The effects of Nordic and general walking on depression disorder patients’ depression, sleep, and body composition

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 27, Issue 8, 2015, Pages 2481-2485

  Park, Seong Doo ^a   Yu, Seong Hun ^b  

^a Woosuk University   (South Korea)

^b Department of Physical Therapy Gwang ju Trauma Center   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Depression; Nordic walking; Sleep

Indexed keywords

EID: 84939865415     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.27.2481     Document Type: Article

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