Physical activity and injuries during pregnancy

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 7, Issue 6, 2010, Pages 761-769

  Vladutiu, Catherine J ^a   Evenson, Kelly R ^a   Marshall, Stephen W ^a  

^a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   (United States)

Author keywords

Cohort; Exercise; Leisure activities; Women

Indexed keywords

EID: 78549262152     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.7.6.761     Document Type: Article

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