Ann Rehabil Med.  2024 Apr;48(2):103-104. 10.5535/arm.240029.

Outcome Measurement in Balance Problems: Berg Balance Scale

• Joa KL

• KMID: 2554785
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5535/arm.240029

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