Fall Prevention: Staying Active
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چکیده
This publication discusses exercises that can help readers maintain or improve balance, strength, and flexibility. Written by Sergio Romero, Linda B. Bobroff, Wendy W. Lynch, published the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth Community Sciences, revised April 2023.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: EDIS
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2576-0009']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy738-2023