Spinal Cord Injuries — Speed of Robotic Leg Movements and Orthostatic Hypotension in Subacute SCI
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Does the Speed of Robotic Leg Movements During Tilt-table Verticalization Affect Orthostatic Hypotension in Persons With Subacute SCI
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