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The purpose of this case report is to explain the utilization and effectiveness of physical therapy interventions for improving gross motor abilities in a six-year-old boy diagnosed with Monosomy 18p.
Publication Date
Spring 2018
City
St. Augustine, FL
Keywords
Chromosomes - Human - Pair 18, Chromosome Disorders, Monosomy, Child, Physical Therapy Modalities, Motor Skills
Disciplines
Physical Therapy
Recommended Citation
Lewis, G.,
&
Andrea, C. M.
(2018, April 1). The Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Interventions for a Six-Year-Old Boy with Monosomy 18p. Poster presented at the Campus Research Day Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences.
Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/flsaspring2018/16
Lewis, Grace and Andrea, Catherine M., "The Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Interventions for a Six-Year-Old Boy with Monosomy 18p" (2018). St. Augustine, Spring 2018. 16.
Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/flsaspring2018/16
Comments
Presented at the Spring 2018 Research Day on the St. Augustine, FL, campus of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
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