Contributions of Cognitive Function to Straight- and Curved-Path Walking in Older Adults
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Contributions of cognitive function to straight- and curved-path walking in older adults.
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عنوان ژورنال: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
سال: 2012
ISSN: 0003-9993
DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2011.12.007