Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Page E3 , May 2002

Chiropractic and pilates therapy for the treatment of adult scoliosis

Received 11 March 1999 ,Revised 12 May 1999

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doi: 10.1067/mmt.2002.123336

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Page E3 , May 2002

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