Comparison of the effects of two types of fitness/flexibility programs on gait, mobility and self-esteem of older females

Journal of Human Movement Studies

Volumn 38, Issue 5, 2000, Pages 235-268

  Alexander, M J L ^a   Nickel, R ^a   Boreskie, S L ^a   Searle, M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Flexibility; Gait biomechanics; Older women; Self esteem

Indexed keywords

EID: 22844454220     PISSN: 03067297     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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