Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 30, Issue 4 , Pages 259-262 , May 2007

Comparison of the Neck Disability Index and the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire in a sample of patients with chronic uncomplicated neck pain

  • Ralph E. Gay, MD, DC

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Ralph E. Gay, MD, DC, Ei 2D, PMR, 200 1st St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905.
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  • Timothy J. Madson, PT, MS

      Affiliations

    • Instructor, Physical Therapy, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn
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  • Kathryn R. Cieslak, PT, OCS

      Affiliations

    • Instructor, Physical Therapy, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn

Received 8 November 2006 ,Revised 22 December 2006 ,Accepted 8 January 2007.

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PII: S0161-4754(07)00081-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2007.03.009

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 30, Issue 4 , Pages 259-262 , May 2007

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