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Exercise as an adjunct treatment for schizophrenia: A review of the literature

Guy Faulkner, Stuart Biddle Department of Physical Education, Sports Science & Recreation Management, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK
Pages 441-457 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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