Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 238-242 , July 2007

The effects of Pilates-based exercise on dynamic balance in healthy adults

Received 26 July 2006 ,Revised 8 August 2006 ,Accepted 10 August 2006.

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PII: S1360-8592(06)00074-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2006.08.008

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 238-242 , July 2007