Evaluation of the Frails' Fall Efficacy by Comparing Treatments (EFFECT) on reducing fall and fear of fall in moderately frail older adults: study protocol for a randomised control trial.

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Published in Trials on June 18, 2011

Authors

Boon Chong Kwok1, Kaysar Mamun, Manju Chandran, Chek Hooi Wong

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Physiotherapy, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore. kwok.boon.chong@sgh.com.sg

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