Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 9 , Pages 574-578 , November 2004

Chiropractic High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Spinal Manipulation in the Treatment of a Case of Postsurgical Chronic Cauda Equina Syndrome

  • Anthony J. Lisi, DC

      Affiliations

    • Staff Physician, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, Connecticut (since October 2004), Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Associate Faculty, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, Davenport, Iowa
    • Corresponding Author InformationAnthony J. Lisi, DC, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516
    • ,
  • Mukesh K. Bhardwaj, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private practice of chiropractic, Toronto, Ontario

Received 21 March 2003

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PII: S0161-4754(04)00234-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2004.10.002

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 9 , Pages 574-578 , November 2004

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