Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 4 , Pages 288-296 , May 2006

Symptomatic Outcomes and Perceived Satisfaction Levels of Chiropractic Patients With a Primary Diagnosis Involving Acute Neck Pain

  • Michael T. Haneline, DC, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Palmer College of Chiropractic West, San Jose, Calif
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Michael Haneline, DC, MPH, Associate Professor, Palmer College of Chiropractic West, 90 E Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134.

Received 31 March 2004 ,Revised 24 June 2005 ,Accepted 14 November 2005.

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 Sources of support: No external funds were provided for this research.

PII: S0161-4754(06)00057-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2006.03.013

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 4 , Pages 288-296 , May 2006