Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 8 , Page 525 , October 2004

Cervical Kyphosis Is a Possible Link to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

  • Anthony V. Bastecki, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice of Chiropractic, Lexington, Ky
    • Corresponding Author InformationAnthony Bastecki, DC, 3193 Richmond Rd, #202, Lexington, KY 40509.
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  • Deed E. Harrison, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice of Chiropractic, Elko, Nev
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  • Jason W. Haas, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice of Chiropractic, Windsor, Colo

Received 1 April 2003 ,Revised 28 May 2003

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2004.08.007

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 8 , Page 525 , October 2004

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