A yoga-based exercise program to reduce the risk of falls in seniors: a pilot and feasibility study.
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We would like to thank the authors of “Response to a Proposal for an Integrative Medicine Curriculum.”1,2 We share their commitment to respectful collaboration among diverse health professionals, and are grateful for the thoughtful, detailed, constructive concerns and suggestions expressed in the paper. The Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine (CAHCIM) (www.imconsortium.org) continues to evolve in its understanding and activities as it continues its basic commitment to patient-centered care. We welcome contributions such as this that will enhance future care and look forward to developing and strengthening our ACCAHC (Academic Consortium of Complementary & Alternative Health Care) and OCCIM (Oregon Collaborative for Complementary & Integrative Medicine) collaborations.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of alternative and complementary medicine
دوره 14 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008