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Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics Volume 28, 2010 - Issue 1
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A Cross-Sectional Study of Balance-Related Measures with Older Adults Who Participated in Tai Chi, Yoga, or No Exercise

R. M. Hakim Renée M. Hakim, PhD, PT, NCS, is affiliated with the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania.Correspondence[email protected]
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E. Kotroba Elizabeth Kotroba, MPT, DPT, is affiliated with Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland, Rockville, Maryland.
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J. Cours Jennifer Cours, MPT, DPT, is affiliated with Community Medical Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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S. Teel Sarah Teel, MPT, is affiliated with Peak Performance Sports and Physical Therapy, New Bern, North Carolina.
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P. M. Leininger Peter M. Leininger, PT, PhD, OCS, CSCS, is affiliated with the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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Pages 63-74 | Received 09 Oct 2009, Accepted 04 Dec 2009, Published online: 23 Mar 2010

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