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Review Article

Effects of exercise interventions on physical function, mobility, frailty status and strength in the pre-frail population: a review of the evidence base for practice

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Pages 86-94 | Received 27 Feb 2019, Accepted 13 Jul 2019, Published online: 01 Aug 2019

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