Effects of resistance exercise using Thera-band on balance of elderly adults: A randomized controlled trial

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 25, Issue 11, 2013, Pages 1471-1473

  Yu, Wonjong ^a   An, Changsik ^b   Kang, Hyungkyu ^c  

^a Seonam University   (South Korea)

^b Eulji University   (South Korea)

^c Kyungnam University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Balance; Resistance exercise; Stretching

Indexed keywords

EID: 84890248924     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.25.1471     Document Type: Article

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