Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 31, Issue 9 , Pages 637-643 , November 2008

What Constitutes Evidence for Best Practice?

  • John J. Triano, DC, PhD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: John J. Triano, DC, PhD, Professor, Research Division, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M2H 3J1

Received 5 May 2008 ,Revised 17 June 2008 ,Accepted 8 September 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2008.10.009

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 31, Issue 9 , Pages 637-643 , November 2008

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