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Physical Therapy Reviews Volume 24, 2019 - Issue 5: Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Contributions to Published Literature
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Which interventions incorporating physical and cognitive elements are most effective to improve gait in cognitively impaired older adults? A systematic review

Megan N. AlexanderPhysical Therapy Department, Walsh University, North Canton, OH, United States
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Karlie A. GaydosPhysical Therapy Department, Walsh University, North Canton, OH, United States
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Alison K. WalchPhysical Therapy Department, Walsh University, North Canton, OH, United States
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Christine A. McCallumPhysical Therapy Department, Walsh University, North Canton, OH, United StatesCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 239-247 | Received 27 Jun 2019, Accepted 26 Sep 2019, Published online: 10 Oct 2019

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