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Fall risk assessment in very old males and females living in nursing homes

Tommaso Sieri U.O. Recupero e rieducazione funzionale, Azienda Ospedaliera “Ospedale di Circolo”, Busto Arsizio (Va), ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Giovanna Beretta U.O. Recupero e rieducazione funzionale, Azienda Ospedaliera “Ospedale di Circolo”, Busto Arsizio (Va), Italy
Pages 718-723 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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