Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 2 , Pages 140-148 , February 2009

Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Injuries Sustained by Students While Attending a Chiropractic College

  • Harrison T. Ndetan, MSc, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Parker College Research Institute, Dallas, Tex
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Harrison T. Ndetan, MSc, MPH, Assistant Professor, Parker College Research Institute, Dallas, TX
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  • Ronald L. Rupert, MS, DC

      Affiliations

    • Dean of Research, Parker College Research Institute, Dallas, Tex
    • ,
  • Sejong Bae, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Tex
    • ,
  • Karan P. Singh, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor and Chair, Department of Biostatics, School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Tex

Received 12 September 2007 ,Revised 1 September 2008 ,Accepted 23 September 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2008.12.012

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 2 , Pages 140-148 , February 2009

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