Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 24, Issue 7 , Pages 449-456 , September 2001

Rating specific chiropractic technique procedures for common low back conditions

  • Meridel I. Gatterman, DC

      Affiliations

    • Chiropractic Physicians and Consultants Group, Portland, Ore.
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit reprint requests to: Meridel Gatterman, DC, 13735 Brazee Court, Portland, OR 97238.
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  • Robert Cooperstein, DC

      Affiliations

    • Palmer College of Chiropractic West, San Jose, Calif.
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  • Charles Lantz, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Director of Research, Life University College of Chiropractic, Marietta, Ga.
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  • Stephen M. Perle, DC

      Affiliations

    • Chiropractic Department, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, Conn.
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  • Michael J. Schneider, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice of Chiropractic, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Received 5 May 2000

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 Supported by a grant from the National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Corporation, administered by the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research.

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Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 24, Issue 7 , Pages 449-456 , September 2001

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