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The effectiveness of Tai Chi for chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Article first published online: 28 MAY 2009
DOI: 10.1002/art.24515
Copyright © 2009 by the American College of Rheumatology
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Hall, A., Maher, C., Latimer, J. and Ferreira, M. (2009), The effectiveness of Tai Chi for chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 61: 717–724. doi: 10.1002/art.24515
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- Issue published online: 28 MAY 2009
- Article first published online: 28 MAY 2009
- Manuscript Accepted: 23 FEB 2009
- Manuscript Received: 22 JUL 2008
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- PhD scholarship funded by the Australian government
- Research fellowship funded by Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council
- Postdoctoral fellowship from The University of Sydney
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