Fall prevention among older adults: Case reports exemplifying the value of incorporating lumbar stabilization training during balance exercises
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Multifactorial intervention with balance training as a core component among fall-prone older adults.
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عنوان ژورنال: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2410-8219,0379-6175
DOI: 10.4102/sajp.v69i3.30