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Balance impairment, presence of fear of falling, and regional functional status in individuals with unilateral plantar fasciitis Cover

Balance impairment, presence of fear of falling, and regional functional status in individuals with unilateral plantar fasciitis

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Language: English
Page range: 326 - 332
Submitted on: Feb 3, 2025
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Accepted on: Nov 14, 2025
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Published on: Dec 26, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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