Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 42-45 , January 2007

Effects of Yoga on Quality of Life and Flexibility in Menopausal Women: A Case Series

  • M. Alysia Mastrangelo, PT, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, NJ
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Address: Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Physical Therapy Program, PO Box 195, Pomona, NJ 08240
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  • Mary Lou Galantino, PT, PhD, MSCE

      Affiliations

    • Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, NJ
    • Center for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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  • Lauren House, SPT

      Affiliations

    • Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, NJ

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 This study was supported by a Research and Professional Development grant (awarded to MAM) from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.

PII: S1550-8307(06)00479-4

doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2006.10.007

Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 42-45 , January 2007

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