Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 37-43 , January 2007

A novel balance exercise program for postural stability in older adults: A pilot study

  • D.S. Kaesler, BAppSc, MAppSc

      Affiliations

    • School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4027, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +61736365243; fax: +61736361981.
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  • R.B. Mellifont, BSc(Hons), PhD

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Science, Health and Education, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore Queensland, Australia
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  • P. Swete Kelly, BAppSc(Physio)

      Affiliations

    • LifeCare Physiotherapy, Taringa, Queensland, Australia
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  • D.R. Taaffe, BSc, MSc, PhD

      Affiliations

    • School of Human Movement Studies, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Received 23 March 2006 ,Revised 24 April 2006 ,Accepted 5 May 2006.

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PII: S1360-8592(06)00066-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2006.05.003

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 37-43 , January 2007

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