The effects of augmented reality-based otago exercise on balance, gait, and falls efficacy of elderly women

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 25, Issue 7, 2013, Pages 797-801

  Yoo, Ha na ^a   Chung, Eunjung ^a   Lee, Byoung Hee ^a  

^a Sahmyook University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Augmented reality; Falls efficacy; Otago exercise

Indexed keywords

EID: 84882654933     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.25.797     Document Type: Article

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