Applied Nursing Research
Volume 21, Issue 3 , Pages 153-158 , August 2008

Arch support use for improving balance and reducing pain in older adults

Received 8 June 2006 ,Revised 29 August 2006 ,Accepted 31 August 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2006.08.006

Applied Nursing Research
Volume 21, Issue 3 , Pages 153-158 , August 2008

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