Validity and reliability of the Foot Function Index (FFI) questionnaire Brazilian-Portuguese version
To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Foot Function Index (FFI) in its Brazilian Portuguese version.
Dr. Massoud Mahmoudi graduated from the A.T. Still University of Health Sciences/ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. He works in Los Gatos, CA and specializes in Allergy & Immunology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Mahmoudi is affiliated with El Camino Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital.
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To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Foot Function Index (FFI) in its Brazilian Portuguese version.
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