Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 7 , Pages 540-549 , September 2006

Comparison of Bioenergetic Synchronization Technique and Customary Chiropractic Care for Older Adults With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

  • Cheryl Hawk, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Dean of Research, Parker Research Institute, Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, Tex
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Cheryl Hawk, DC, PhD, Vice President of Research and Scholarship, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 6401 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64131.
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  • Ronald L. Rupert, DC

      Affiliations

    • Vice President of Research and Scholarship, Cleveland Chiropractic College, Kansas City, Mo
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  • Makasha Colonvega, DC

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Director of Research, Parker Research Institute, Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, Tex
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  • Jennell Boyd, DC

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Director of Research, Parker Research Institute, Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, Tex
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  • Stephanie Hall

      Affiliations

    • Research Assistant, Director of Research, Parker Research Institute, Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, Tex

Received 13 September 2005 ,Revised 17 October 2005 ,Accepted 31 October 2005.

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PII: S0161-4754(06)00171-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2006.06.026

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 7 , Pages 540-549 , September 2006

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