Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 110-122 , February 2001

Isometric Back Extension Endurance Tests: A Review of the Literature

Received 28 December 1999 ,Revised 8 March 2000

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☆ bAssociate Professor, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, San Jose, Calif.

☆☆ cAssociate Clinical Professor, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, San Jose, Calif.

★ dResident in Diagnostic Imaging, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Los Angeles, Calif.

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doi: 10.1067/mmt.2001.112563

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 110-122 , February 2001

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