Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 106-110 , April 2007

The effectiveness of Pilates training in healthy adults: An appraisal of the research literature

Received 13 July 2006 ,Accepted 8 August 2006.

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PII: S1360-8592(06)00070-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2006.08.006

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 106-110 , April 2007

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