Effect of using orthoses on prolonging ambulation in patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: review of literature
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1 Physiotherapist, Master in Sciences, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo. 2 Student, Course of Physiotherapy, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo. 3 Professor, Course of Physiotherapy, Department of Biomechanics, Medicine, and Rehabilitation of the Locomotor System at the Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo.
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تاریخ انتشار 2016