Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 1 , Pages 33-43 , January 2005

Experience and Practice Organization in Learning a Simulated High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Task

  • Brian Enebo, DC

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationBrian Enebo, DC, Department of Integrative Medicine, University of Colorado Hospital, PO Box 6510, Mailstop F730, Aurora, CO 80045-0510
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  • David Sherwood, PhD

Received 20 June 2003 ,Revised 29 September 2003

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2004.12.002

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 1 , Pages 33-43 , January 2005

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