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The Effects of a Walking Exercise Program on Fall-Related Fitness, Bone Metabolism, and Fall-Related Psychological Factors in Elderly Women

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Pages 236-250 | Received 06 Dec 2009, Accepted 17 May 2010, Published online: 05 Nov 2010

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