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Research Article

The effects of low-intensity resistance training with blood flow restriction versus traditional resistance exercise on lower extremity muscle strength and motor functionin ischemic stroke survivors: a randomized controlled trial

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Pages 418-429 | Received 21 Jun 2023, Accepted 09 Sep 2023, Published online: 19 Sep 2023

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