Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 5 , Pages 330-335 , June 2005

An Analysis of Pubis Symphysis Misalignment Using Plain Film Radiography

  • William J. Ruch, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice of Chiropractic, Oakland, Calif
    • ,
  • Brandy Mychals Ruch, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice of Chiropractic, Oakland, Califf
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: William Ruch, DC, 7125 Woodrow Drive, Oakland, CA 94611.

Received 7 July 2003 ,Revised 22 September 2003 ,Accepted 13 March 2005.

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PII: S0161-4754(05)00133-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.04.015

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 5 , Pages 330-335 , June 2005

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