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Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics Volume 28, 2010 - Issue 3
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Research Article

The Effects of a Whole-Body Advanced Vibration Exercise Program on Flexibility, Balance, and Strength in Seniors

Danielle R. Bissonnette Danielle R. Bissonnette, Patricia L. Weir, Lawrence Leigh, and Kenji Kenno are associated with Department of Kinesiology, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
, BHSc, MHK,
Patricia L. Weir Danielle R. Bissonnette, Patricia L. Weir, Lawrence Leigh, and Kenji Kenno are associated with Department of Kinesiology, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.Correspondence[email protected]
, PhD,
Lawrence Leigh Danielle R. Bissonnette, Patricia L. Weir, Lawrence Leigh, and Kenji Kenno are associated with Department of Kinesiology, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
, PhD &
Kenji Kenno Danielle R. Bissonnette, Patricia L. Weir, Lawrence Leigh, and Kenji Kenno are associated with Department of Kinesiology, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
, PhD
Pages 225-234 | Published online: 02 Sep 2010

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