Ann Rehabil Med.  2024 Oct;48(5):301-304. 10.5535/arm.240078.

Motor Function Measurement in Children: Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM)

• Choi JY

• KMID: 2560470
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5535/arm.240078

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