Effects of walking on physical and psychological fall-related factors in community-dwelling older adults: Walking versus balance program
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[Effects of a fall prevention program on physical fitness and psychological functions in community dwelling elders].
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عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2186-8131,2186-8123
DOI: 10.7600/jpfsm.3.515