Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 6 , Pages 493-501 , July 2006

Commentary: Differential Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Proposal of a Model and Algorithm for Patients Presenting with the Primary Symptom of Chronic Widespread Pain

  • Michael J. Schneider, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Private practice of chiropractic, PhD candidate in rehabilitation science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Michael Schneider, DC, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
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  • David M. Brady, ND, DC

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences, Director of the Nutrition Institute, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Conn
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  • Stephen M. Perle, DC, MS

      Affiliations

    • Professor of Clinical Science, Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Conn

Received 11 November 2005 ,Revised 8 December 2005

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2006.06.010

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 6 , Pages 493-501 , July 2006

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