Effects of Dao De Xin Xi exercise on balance and quality of life in Thai elderly women.

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Published in Glob J Health Sci on December 29, 2011

Authors

Patrawut Intarakamhang1, Pantipa Chintanaprawasee

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine and Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand. patrawutin@gmail.com

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