Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 1 , Pages 41-52 , January 2009

Chiropractic Management of Tendinopathy: A Literature Synthesis

  • Mark T. Pfefer, RN, MS, DC

      Affiliations

    • Director of Research, Associate Professor, Cleveland Chiropractic College, Overland Park, Kan
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Mark T. Pfefer, RN, MS, DC, Director of Research, Associate Professor, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 10850 Lowell Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210
    • ,
  • Stephan R. Cooper, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Adjunct Research Faculty, Cleveland Chiropractic College, Overland Park, Kan
    • ,
  • Nathan L. Uhl, DC

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Cleveland Chiropractic College, Overland Park, Kan

Received 6 May 2008 ,Revised 21 August 2008 ,Accepted 8 September 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2008.09.014

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 1 , Pages 41-52 , January 2009

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