The effect of joint manipulation techniques on active range of motion in the mid-thoracic spine of asymptomatic subjects

Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy

Volumn 7, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 114-122

  Gavin, Dennis ^a  

^a Health First   (United States)

Author keywords

Manipulation; ROM; Thoracic Spine

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; BIOMECHANICS; CONTROLLED STUDY; FEMALE; HUMAN; JOINT MOBILITY; MALE; MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE; NORMAL HUMAN; THORACIC SPINE;

EID: 0032860685     PISSN: 10669817     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1179/106698199790811672     Document Type: Article

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