Effects of the inclusion thoracic mobilization into cranio-cervical flexor exercise in patients with chronic neck pain

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 22, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 87-91

  Ko, Taesung ^a   Jeong, Uichul ^b   Lee, Kwanwoo ^c  

^a Daewon University   (South Korea)

^b Department of Physical Therapy

^c Samyook University Graduate School

Author keywords

Chronic neck pain; Cranio cervical flexor exercise; Thoracic mobilization

Indexed keywords

EID: 77950568830     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.22.87     Document Type: Article

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