Effects of tai chi on pain and muscle activity in young males with acute low back pain

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 26, Issue 5, 2014, Pages 679-681

  Cho, YongHo ^a  

^a Daegu Haany University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

SEMG; Tai chi

Indexed keywords

EID: 84901603176     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.26.679     Document Type: Article

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