Mechanisms and effects of spinal high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust manipulation: Previous theories

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics

Volumn 25, Issue 4, 2002, Pages 251-262

  Evans, David W ^a  

^a Research Centre   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Chiropractic Manipulation; Low Back Pain; Neurophysiology; Synovial Fluid; Zygapophyseal Joint

Indexed keywords

ADHESION; ARTICLE; EMBASE; HOFFMANN REFLEX; HUMAN; LOW BACK PAIN; MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE; MEDLINE; MOBILIZATION; MUSCLE STRETCHING; SYNOVIAL FLUID;

EID: 0036559171     PISSN: 01614754     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1067/mmt.2002.123166     Document Type: Article

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