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PTJ: Falls Are 'Critical Health Hazard' for Individuals With Upper Limb Loss

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Date: Friday, April 12, 2019
Author: News Now Staff

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Date: April 12, 2019
Contact:  news@apta.org
Content Type:  Review

Symptoms & Conditions

Balance and Falls

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News Now Staff

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