Tai Chi, Self-Efficacy, and Physical Function in the Elderly
- 1 January 2001
- journal article
- clinical trial
- Published by Springer Nature in Prevention Science
- Vol. 2 (4), 229-239
- https://doi.org/10.1023/a:1013614200329
Abstract
Using Tai Chi as an exercise mode, this study examined the association between self-efficacy and physical function. Ninety-four healthy, physically inactive older adults ( M age = 72.8 years, SD=...Keywords
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