Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 2 , Pages 154-159 , February 2009

Spinal Postural Alignment Variance According to Sex and Age in 7- and 8-Year-Old Children

  • Patrícia Jundi Penha

      Affiliations

    • Master Degree, Rehabilitation Sciences in the School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy – University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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  • Marina Baldini

      Affiliations

    • Physiotherapist, Physical Therapy Course of the School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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  • Sílvia Maria Amado João, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Physiotherapist, Department of Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine of the University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Sílvia Maria Amado João, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Fonoaudiologia e Terapia Ocupacional – Universidade de São Paulo, R. Cipotânea 51 Cidade Universitária, São Paulo 05360-000, SP, Brazil.

Received 21 January 2008 ,Revised 1 August 2008 ,Accepted 9 September 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2008.12.009

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 2 , Pages 154-159 , February 2009

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