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Physical activity for osteoarthritis management: A randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating hydrotherapy or Tai Chi classes†
Article first published online: 29 MAR 2007
DOI: 10.1002/art.22621
Copyright © 2007 by the American College of Rheumatology
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Fransen, M., Nairn, L., Winstanley, J., Lam, P. and Edmonds, J. (2007), Physical activity for osteoarthritis management: A randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating hydrotherapy or Tai Chi classes. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 57: 407–414. doi: 10.1002/art.22621
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ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00123994
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Dr. Lam received royalties from the sale of Tai Chi for Arthritis video/DVD and a book titled Overcoming Arthritis.
Publication History
- Issue published online: 29 MAR 2007
- Article first published online: 29 MAR 2007
- Manuscript Accepted: 25 AUG 2006
- Manuscript Received: 4 JUN 2006
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- National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions Improvements grant
- University of New South Wales
- St. George Division of General Practice
- Central Sydney Division of General Practice
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