Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 30, Issue 3 , Page 163 , March 2007

Is There a Need for an Animal Model for Spinal Manipulation Research?

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PII: S0161-4754(07)00063-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2007.02.001

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 30, Issue 3 , Page 163 , March 2007

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