Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 195-198 , June 2006

Calling on exercise scientists to participate in broader efforts to prevent falls in older adults

Received 29 March 2006

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PII: S1440-2440(06)00081-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2006.04.002

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 195-198 , June 2006

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