Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 30, Issue 4 , Pages 279-294 , May 2007

Introducing the External Link Model for Studying Spine Fixation and Misalignment: Part 2, Biomechanical Features

  • Charles N.R. Henderson, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, Davenport, Iowa
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Charles N.R. Henderson, 741 Brady St, Davenport, IA 52803, USA.
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  • Gregory D. Cramer, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Department of Research, National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois
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  • Qiang Zhang, MD, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Iowa
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  • James W. DeVocht, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, Davenport, Iowa
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  • Jaeson T. Fournier, DC, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Director of Community Health Services, Ingham County Health Department, Lansing, Michigan

Received 22 April 2006 ,Revised 26 September 2006 ,Accepted 9 December 2006.

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☆ This study was supported by grant 97-10-18 from the National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Company administered by the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research. At the Palmer Site, this investigation was conducted in a facility constructed with support from the Research Facilities Improvement grant C06 RR15433 from the National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health, Washington, D.C.

PII: S0161-4754(07)00074-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2007.03.002

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 30, Issue 4 , Pages 279-294 , May 2007

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