Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 6 , Pages 408-413 , July 2004

Influence of Active Release Technique on Quadriceps Inhibition and Strength: A Pilot Study

  • Janice M. Drover, DC

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationDr Janice Drover, Core Insight Chiropractic, 106-11 Merton Street, Toronto, Ontario M4S 3A7, Canada
    • Private practice of chiropractic, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Dominique R. Forand

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Physical Education, University of Victoria (Co-op Program), Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
  • Walter Herzog, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Received 5 March 2003

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PII: S0161-4754(04)00101-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2004.05.006

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 6 , Pages 408-413 , July 2004

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