Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 52-55 , January 2000

Pelvic stress fracture: Assessment and risk factors

Received 2 February 1999 ,Revised 14 April 1999

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Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 52-55 , January 2000