Whiplash Injury or Concussion? A Possible Biomechanical Explanation for Concussion Symptoms in Some Individuals Following a Rear-End Collision
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Post concussion ataxia following minor head injury.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0190-6011,1938-1344
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2016.7049