Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 5, Issue 2 , Pages 120-123 , April 2001

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Benefits from Tai Chi

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doi: 10.1054/jbmt.2000.0219

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 5, Issue 2 , Pages 120-123 , April 2001

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