Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 8 , Pages 503-508 , October 2004

Spinal Manipulation, Epidural Injections, and Self-Care for Sciatica: A Pilot Study for a Randomized Clinical Trial

  • Gert Bronfort, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Wolfe-Harris Center for Clinical Studies, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, Minn.
    • Corresponding Author InformationGert Bronfort, DC, PhD, Northwestern Health Sciences University, 2501 W 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431
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  • Roni L. Evans, DC

      Affiliations

    • Wolfe-Harris Center for Clinical Studies, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, Minn.
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  • Michele Maiers, DC

      Affiliations

    • Wolfe-Harris Center for Clinical Studies, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, Minn.
    • ,
  • Alfred V. Anderson, MD

      Affiliations

    • Pain Assessment and Rehabilitation Center, Edina, Minn

Received 14 May 2003

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 This study was funded by the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research. Dr. Bronfort holds the Greenawalt Research Chair, funded through an unrestricted grant from Foot Levelers, Inc.

PII: S0161-4754(04)00159-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2004.08.002

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 8 , Pages 503-508 , October 2004

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