Cane length influence on the plantar pressure distribution of adult hemiplegia patients

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 23, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 451-454

  Kim, Kyoung ^a   Cha, Yong Jun ^a  

^a Daegu University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Cane length; Hemiplegia; Plantar pressure

Indexed keywords

EID: 80051492689     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.23.451     Document Type: Article

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