The relation of walking velocity with motor ability and functional capacity in the community dwelling elderly

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 59-62

  Miyabara, Hiroya ^a   Nishi, Mituyo ^a  

^a Kasari Town Dispensary   (Japan)

Author keywords

Elderly; Motor ability; Walking velocity

Indexed keywords

EID: 43149120703     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.20.59     Document Type: Article

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