Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 14, Issue 3 , Pages 209-218 , July 2010

Greek traditional dances and quality of old people's life

Received 14 June 2008 ,Revised 16 September 2008 ,Accepted 11 November 2008.

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