An evaluation of the effectiveness of osteopathic treatment on symptoms associated with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. A preliminary report

Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology

Volumn 22, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 1-13

  Perrin, R N ^a   Edwards, J ^a   Hartley, P ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

DISEASES; MUSCLE;

MYALGIC ENCEPHALITIS; OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENT;

PATIENT TREATMENT;

ADULT; ARTICLE; CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME; CLINICAL TRIAL; CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL; CONTROLLED STUDY; FEMALE; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE; SCORING SYSTEM; SELF REPORT; SYMPTOMATOLOGY; TORQUE;

EID: 0031938353     PISSN: 03091902     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3109/03091909809009993     Document Type: Article

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