Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 7 , Pages 550-560 , September 2006

Evaluation of Functional and Neuromuscular Changes After Exercise Rehabilitation for Low Back Pain Using a Swiss Ball: A Pilot Study

  • Paul W.M. Marshall, PG Dip Sci

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Supervisor, Exercise Rehabilitation Clinic, Department of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Paul W.M. Marshall, PG Dip Sci, Department of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Auckland, Tamaki Campus, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand.
    • ,
  • Bernadette A. Murphy, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Academic Director, Exercise Rehabilitation Clinic, Department of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Received 17 September 2005 ,Revised 15 February 2006 ,Accepted 25 April 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2006.06.025

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 7 , Pages 550-560 , September 2006

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