Evaluation of walking speed tests as a measurement of functional limitations in elderly people: A structured review

International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology

Volumn 10, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 359-378

  Muñoz Mendoza, Carmen L ^a   Cabrero García, Julio ^a   Reig Ferrer, Abilio ^a   Cabañero Martínez, María José ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ALICANTE   (Spain)

Author keywords

Elderly people; Functional limitations; Theoretical study; Walking speed test

Indexed keywords

EID: 77950108242     PISSN: 16972600     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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