Disability and Health Journal
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 57-66 , April 2009

A review of social and environmental barriers to physical activity for adults with intellectual disabilities

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 The authors have no financial disclosures or conflicts of interest to declare.

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doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2008.11.004

Disability and Health Journal
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 57-66 , April 2009

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