Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 25, Issue 6 , Pages 384-390 , July 2002

The effect of talocrural joint manipulation on range of motion at the ankle

Received 27 March 2001 ,Revised 3 July 2001

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doi: 10.1067/mmt.2002.126129

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 25, Issue 6 , Pages 384-390 , July 2002