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Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics Volume 29, 2011 - Issue 3
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Effects of Nintendo Wii on Quality of Life, Social Relationships, and Confidence to Prevent Falls

Cynthia Sheppard BellOccupational Therapy Department, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Elizabeth FainOccupational Therapy Department, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Julie DaubOccupational Therapy Department, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Shireen Hezar WarrenOccupational Therapy Department, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Stephanie H. HowellOccupational Therapy Department, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Kristin Seawell SouthardOccupational Therapy Department, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Christopher SellersOccupational Therapy Department, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Holly ShadoinOccupational Therapy Department, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Pages 213-221 | Received 17 Sep 2010, Accepted 27 Jan 2011, Published online: 11 Mar 2011

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