Cerebral Palsy — RCT on Interactive Computer Play on Trunk Control in CP
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Effectiveness of Interactive Computer Play on Trunk Control and Gross Motor Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
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