Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 10, Issue 1 , Pages 77-84 , January 2006

Sensorimotor training: A “global” approach for balance training

Received 4 February 2005 ,Revised 3 April 2005 ,Accepted 7 April 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2005.04.006

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 10, Issue 1 , Pages 77-84 , January 2006