Effect of Posture Training with Weighted Kypho-Orthosis (WKO) on Improving Balance in Women with Osteoporosis
Objectives. To determine the effect of weighted kypho-orthosis (WKO) on improving balance in women with osteoporosis. In this nonrandomized controlled clinical trial, 31 patients with osteoporosis were included. The patients were assigned to two groups: (1) control group who received 4-week home-bas...
Main Authors: | Seyed Ahmad Raeissadat, Leyla Sedighipour, Safura Pournajaf, Reza Vahab Kashani, Shahram Sadeghi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Aging Research |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/427903 |
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