Effects of an aquatics exercise program on quality of life measures for individuals with progressive multiple sclerosis

Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy

Volumn 28, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 63-71

  Roehrs, Tammy G ^a   Karst, Gregory M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Aquatic exercise; Exercise adherence; Exercise barriers; MSQLI; SF 36

Indexed keywords

EID: 84894306709     PISSN: 15570576     EISSN: 15570584     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/01.NPT.0000281186.94382.90     Document Type: Article

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