Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 26, Issue 7 , Pages 443-447 , September 2003

Vertebrobasilar ischemia and spinal manipulation

  • Thomas W Jensen, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private practice of chiropractic, Jensen Chiropractic Clinic, LTD, Sterling, Ill, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Thomas W. Jensen, DC, DABCI, Jensen Chiropractic Clinic, LTD, 2002 East Fifth Street, Sterling, IL 61081, USA

Received 28 November 2000 ,Revised 12 September 2001

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PII: S0161-4754(03)00011-3

doi: 10.1016/S0161-4754(03)00011-3

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 26, Issue 7 , Pages 443-447 , September 2003

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