Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 2 , Page 162 , February 2006

The Efficiency of Multiple Impulse Therapy for Musculoskeletal Complaints

  • Daniel L. Collins, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private practice, Detroit, Mich
    • ,
  • Joseph M. Evans, PhD

      Affiliations

    • CEO, Sense Technology Inc., Murrysville, Pa
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Joseph M. Evans, PhD, Sense Technology Inc., 4241 William Penn Highway, Murrysville, Pa 15668
    • ,
  • Reed H. Grundy, BSEE

      Affiliations

    • President, Reed Design Inc., Murrysville, Pa

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 This study was supported in part by Sense Technology Inc, Murrysville, Pa, the manufacturer of the PulStarFRAS.

PII: S0161-4754(05)00375-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.12.010

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 2 , Page 162 , February 2006

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