Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 7 , Pages 570-575 , September 2006

Coupling Behavior of the Cervical Spine: A Systematic Review of the Literature

  • Chad Cook, PhD, PT, MBA

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Community and Family Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Chad Cook, PhD, PT, MBA, Assistant Professor, Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Community and Family Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710.
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  • Eric Hegedus, PT, DPT

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Clinical Professor, Duke University, DUMC 3907, Durham, NC
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  • Christopher Showalter, PT

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Director, Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars, P.O. Box 1244, Cutchogue, NY
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  • Phillip S. Sizer Jr., PhD, PT

      Affiliations

    • Professor and Program Director, ScD Program in Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Tex

Received 27 December 2005 ,Revised 22 April 2006 ,Accepted 26 April 2006.

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PII: S0161-4754(06)00177-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2006.06.020

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 7 , Pages 570-575 , September 2006

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