Multi-directional reach test: An investigation of the limits of stability of people aged between 20-79 years

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 26, Issue 6, 2014, Pages 877-880

  Tantisuwat, Anong ^a   Chamonchant, Dannaovarat ^a   Boonyong, Sujitra ^a  

^a CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

Author keywords

Age; Balance; Functional reach test

Indexed keywords

EID: 84903515565     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.26.877     Document Type: Article

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