Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 192-193 , May 2005

Effects of Tai Chi on Balance, Mobility, and Strength Among Older Persons Participating in an Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program

  • Lori Murphy, MSPT

      Affiliations

    • John P. Murtha Neuroscience and Pain Institute (JPMN & PI), Johnstown, PA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Address: John P. Murtha Neuroscience and Pain Institute, 1450 Scalp Ave., Johnstown, PA 15904.
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  • David Riley, MD

      Affiliations

    • University of New Mexico Medical School, Albuquerque, NM, and Integrative Medicine Institute, Santa Fe, NM
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  • James Rodgers, DBA

      Affiliations

    • Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA
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  • Sharon Plank, MD

      Affiliations

    • John P. Murtha Neuroscience and Pain Institute (JPMN & PI), Johnstown, PA
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  • Sharon Lehman, BSN, RN

      Affiliations

    • John P. Murtha Neuroscience and Pain Institute (JPMN & PI), Johnstown, PA
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  • Barbara Duryea, MSN, RN

      Affiliations

    • John P. Murtha Neuroscience and Pain Institute (JPMN & PI), Johnstown, PA

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 The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of the authors and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense.

PII: S1550-8307(05)00152-7

doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2005.02.019

Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 192-193 , May 2005

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