Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 4 , Pages 330-335 , May 2006

Cerebrovascular Accident Without Chiropractic Manipulation: A Case Report

  • Annabel L. Kier, DC

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Annabel L. Kier, DC, Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, School of Applied Sciences, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 1DL Wales, UK.
    • Senior Lecturer, Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, School of Applied Sciences, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales, UK
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  • Peter W. McCarthy, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Reader Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, School of Applied Sciences, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales, UK

Received 6 October 2005

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PII: S0161-4754(06)00045-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2006.03.001

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 4 , Pages 330-335 , May 2006

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