Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 4 , Pages 289.e1-289.e6 , May 2005

Symptomatic Arnold-Chiari Malformation and Cranial Nerve Dysfunction: a Case Study of Applied Kinesiology Cranial Evaluation and Treatment

  • Scott Cuthbert, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice of Chiropractic, Chiropractic Health Center, Pueblo, Colo
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Scott Cuthbert, DC, Chiropractic Health Center, 255 West Abriendo Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81004
    • ,
  • Charles Blum, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice of Chiropractic, Santa Monica, Calif

Received 15 April 2003 ,Revised 6 June 2003

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.03.001

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 4 , Pages 289.e1-289.e6 , May 2005

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