Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 9 , Pages 719-723 , November 2005

The Effect of Sacro Occipital Technique Category II Blocking on Spinal Ranges of Motion: A Case Series

  • Jerry I. Hochman, DC

      Affiliations

    • Department of Technique and Analysis, College of Chiropractic, Life University, Marietta, Ga
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Jerry I. Hochman, DC, Life University, 4180 Providence Rd. #113, Marietta, GA 30062.

Received 20 January 2004 ,Revised 1 February 2005 ,Accepted 7 June 2005.

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 Sources of support: This project was funded by the Faculty Development in Research Program at Life University.

PII: S0161-4754(05)00303-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.09.002

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 9 , Pages 719-723 , November 2005

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