Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 6 , Pages 414-422 , July 2005

Comparison of Mechanical Force of Manually Assisted Chiropractic Adjusting Instruments

  • Christopher J. Colloca, DC

      Affiliations

    • President, Neuromechanical Innovations, L.L.C.; State of the Art Chiropractic Center, P.C., Phoenix, Ariz; and Biomechanics Laboratory, Exercise and Sport Science Research Institute, Department of Kinesiology, Arizona State University, Tempe, Ariz
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Christopher J. Colloca, DC, State of the Art Chiropractic Center, P.C., 11011 S. 48th St., Suite 220, Phoenix, AZ 85044.
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  • Tony S. Keller, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt
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  • Pierre Black, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Biomechanics Laboratory, Department of Sciences of Physical Activity, Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres, Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
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  • Martin C. Normand, PhD, DC

      Affiliations

    • Biomechanics Laboratory, Department of Sciences and Physical Activity, Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres, Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
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  • Deed E. Harrison, DC

      Affiliations

    • President, Chiropractic Biophysics, Ruby Mountain Chiropractic Center, Elko, Nev
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  • Donald D. Harrison, PhD, DC

      Affiliations

    • Biomechanics Laboratory, Department of Sciences and Physical Activity, Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres, Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada

Received 9 September 2003 ,Revised 2 April 2005

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 This research was presented, in part, at the 6th Biennial Congress of the World Federation of Chiropractic, Palais des Congrès, Paris, France, May 24-26, 2001.

PII: S0161-4754(05)00165-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.06.004

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 6 , Pages 414-422 , July 2005

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