Q&A: Promoting Patient Physical Activity and Preventing Falls
Deborah Jehu, PhD, highlights strategies for promoting physical activity while preventing falls in older adults.
Category: Gait & Balance
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Helius Medical Technologies Inc Announces Online Training for PoNS Therapy
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