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01-06-2015 | Neurological Update

Neurological update: emerging issues in gait disorders

Author: Simon J. G. Lewis

Published in: Journal of Neurology | Issue 6/2015

Abstract

Gait disorders represent a common and diverse challenge in Neurological practice. The literature on this field is expanding and is seeking to address mainstream clinical issues as well as a greater understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms. This update will introduce a range of these concepts.

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Title: Neurological update: emerging issues in gait disorders
Author: Simon J. G. Lewis
Publication date: 01-06-2015
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Journal of Neurology / Issue 6/2015
Print ISSN: 0340-5354
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1459
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-015-7686-7

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Neurological update: emerging issues in gait disorders

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