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Review Article

Clinical assessment, design and performance testing of mobile shower commodes for adults with spinal cord injury: an exploratory review

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Pages 267-274 | Received 19 Dec 2010, Accepted 17 Jun 2012, Published online: 25 Jul 2012

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