Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 3 , Pages 203-209 , March 2009

Modulation of the Flexion-Relaxation Response by Spinal Manipulative Therapy: A Control Group Study

  • Kim Lalanne, DC, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Département des sciences de l'activité physique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada G9A 5H7
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  • Danik Lafond, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Full Time Professor, Département des sciences de l'activité physique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada G9A 5H7
    • ,
  • Martin Descarreaux, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Full Time Professor, Département de chiropratique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada G9A 5H7
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Martin Descarreaux, DC, PhD, Full Time Professor, Département de chiropratique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, 3604 Pavillon de chiropratique, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada G9A 5H7

Received 10 July 2008 ,Revised 21 November 2008 ,Accepted 31 December 2008.

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PII: S0161-4754(09)00056-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.02.010

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 3 , Pages 203-209 , March 2009

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