Effectiveness of physical therapy intervention in decreasing the risk for falls in a community‐dwelling aging population

Orthopaedic Nursing

Volumn 21, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 55-69

  Robinson, Barbara Susan ^a   Gordon, Joanne M ^a   Wallentine, Scott W ^a   Visio, Michelle ^a  

^a Department of Physical Therapy ^*  (United States)

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EID: 5044237417     PISSN: 07446020     EISSN: 1542538X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00006416-200201000-00009     Document Type: Article

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