Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 89, Issue 8 , Pages 1421-1428 , August 2008

The Effects of Hip and Ankle Stretching on Gait Function of Older People

  • Cory L. Christiansen, PT, PhD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to Cory L. Christiansen, PT, PhD, Physical Therapy Program, University of Colorado Denver, Mailstop C244, PO Box 6508, Aurora, CO 80045

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doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.12.043

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 89, Issue 8 , Pages 1421-1428 , August 2008

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