Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 26, Issue 3 , Pages 152-159 , March 2003

The use of electromagnetic tracking technology for measurement of passive cervical range of motion: a pilot study

  • Adrian Lindsay Morphett

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    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Mr. Adrian Morphett, 30 Cambridge St, Belgrave South, Victoria 3168, Australia
    • PhD candidate, Human Factors Group, School of Science and Engineering, Swinbourne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
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  • Colin M Crawford, BappSc (Chiro)

      Affiliations

    • Research Scholar, Unit of Rheumatology, Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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  • Don Lee

      Affiliations

    • Senior Lecturer, Human Factors Group, School of Science and Engineering, Swinbourne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia

Received 20 December 2000 ,Revised 21 March 2001

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doi: 10.1016/S0161-4754(02)54107-5

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 26, Issue 3 , Pages 152-159 , March 2003

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