Early Physical Activity and Discharge Destination after Stroke: A Comparison of Acute and Comprehensive Stroke Unit Care

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عنوان ژورنال: Rehabilitation Research and Practice

سال: 2013

ISSN: 2090-2867,2090-2875

DOI: 10.1155/2013/498014