Spinal manipulative therapy for acute low back pain

Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy

Volumn 16, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 204-207

  Abbott, J Haxby ^a  

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EID: 58149267602     PISSN: 10669817     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1179/106698108790818341     Document Type: Note

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