Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 2 , Pages 107-114 , February 2006

Efficacy of Treating Low Back Pain and Dysfunction Secondary to Osteoarthritis: Chiropractic Care Compared With Moist Heat Alone

  • Kathleen L. Beyerman, RN, EdD

      Affiliations

    • Director, Community Health Institute, Winchester Hospital, Winchester, Mass
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Kathleen Beyerman, RN, CNA, BC, EdD, Director, Community Health Institute, Staff Development and Clinical and Nursing Research, Winchester Hospital, Winchester, MA 01890.
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  • Mark B. Palmerino, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Center for Strategy Research, Holden, Mass
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  • Lee E. Zohn, DC

      Affiliations

    • Winchester Hospital Chiropractic Center, Winchester, Mass
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  • Gary M. Kane, DC

      Affiliations

    • Winchester Hospital Chiropractic Center, Winchester, Mass
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  • Kathy A. Foster, BS

      Affiliations

    • Community Health Institute, Winchester Hospital, Winchester, Mass

Received 7 October 2005 ,Accepted 8 October 2005.

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PII: S0161-4754(05)00368-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.10.005

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 2 , Pages 107-114 , February 2006

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