Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 3 , Pages 186-196 , March 2004

Effect of a Back Belt on Reaching Postures

  • Dean L Smith, DC

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationDean L. Smith, DC, MSc, Essence of Wellness Chiropratic Center, 890 South Barron St. (PO Box 333) Eaton, OH 45320
    • Center for Ergonomic Research, Department of Psychology, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, Private practice of chiropractic, Eaton, OH, USA
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  • Marvin J Dainoff, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Center for Ergonomic Research, Department of Psychology, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA
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  • Leonard S Mark, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Center for Ergonomic Research, Department of Psychology, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA
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  • Shawn P Oates

      Affiliations

    • Center for Ergonomic Research, Department of Psychology, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA
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  • Niles C Davis

      Affiliations

    • Center for Ergonomic Research, Department of Psychology, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA

Received 9 September 2002 ,Revised 30 September 2002

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☆ This study was partially funded by a grant from Back-A-Line. D. Smith has received fellowship support from the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER).

PII: S0161-4754(03)00250-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2003.12.028

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 3 , Pages 186-196 , March 2004

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