Standardized Functional Assessment Tools in Stroke Rehabilitation: Clinical Applicability and Functional Outcomes
By: Irina Albadi and Diana Elena Ionescu
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Language: English
Page range: 13 - 18
Published on: Jul 11, 2026
Published by: Ovidius University of Constanta
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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