Physical activity, body composition, and perceived quality of life of adults with visual impairments

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness

Volumn 103, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 17-29

  Holbrook, Elizabeth A ^a   Caputo, Jennifer L ^a   Perry, Tara L ^a   Fuller, Dana K ^a   Morgans, Don W ^a  

^a MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 62449226940     PISSN: 0145482X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0145482x0910300104     Document Type: Article

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