Thoracic spine thrust manipulation improves pain, range of motion, and self-reported function in patients with mechanical neck pain: A systematic review

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Volumn 41, Issue 9, 2011, Pages 633-643

  Cross, Kevin M ^a   Kuenze, Chris ^a   Grindstaff, Terry ^b   Hertel, Jay ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA   (United States)

^b CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Cervical spine; Manipulative therapy; Manual therapy

Indexed keywords

EID: 80052462086     PISSN: 01906011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2011.3670     Document Type: Review

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