An 8-week aquatic exercise program is effective at improving gait stability of the elderly

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 25, Issue 11, 2013, Pages 1467-1470

  Lim, Hee Sung ^a   Roh, Su Yeon ^b   Yoon, Sukhoon ^b  

^a Sahmyook University   (South Korea)

^b Korea National Sport University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Elderly gait stability; Inclination angles; Obstacle gait

Indexed keywords

EID: 84890223654     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.25.1467     Document Type: Article

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