The Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Balance Function and Balance Confidence in Community-Dwelling Individuals with Stroke
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عنوان ژورنال: Physiotherapy Canada
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0300-0508,1708-8313
DOI: 10.3138/physio.62.2.114