Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 7-13 , January 2012

Feasibility and effects of a group kickboxing program for individuals with multiple sclerosis: A pilot report

  • Kurt Jackson, PT, Ph.D., GCS (Assistant Professor, Neurology Coordinator, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Health and Sports Science, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +1 937 229 5605; fax: +1 937 229 5601.
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  • Kimberly Edginton-Bigelow, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469, USA
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  • Camille Bowsheir, DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy Program)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Health and Sports Science, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469, USA
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  • Melissa Weston, DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy Program)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Health and Sports Science, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469, USA
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  • Ember Grant, DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy Program)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Health and Sports Science, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469, USA

Received 14 June 2010 ,Revised 3 September 2010 ,Accepted 5 September 2010.

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PII: S1360-8592(10)00138-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2010.09.002

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
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