Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 5 , Pages 372-378 , June 2009

Force-Time Profile Characterization of the McTimoney Toggle-Torque-Recoil Technique

  • Christopher J. Colloca, DC

      Affiliations

    • Graduate student, Biomechanics Laboratory, Exercise and Sport Research Institute, Department of Kinesiology, Arizona State University, Tempe, Ariz
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Christopher J. Colloca, DC, 101 South Roosevelt Avenue, Chandler, AZ 84226
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  • Christina Cunliffe, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • President, McTimoney College of Chiropractic, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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  • Marisa H. Pinnock, DC, MSc(Chiro)

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Chevington Chiropractic Clinic, Surrey, United Kingdom
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  • Young-Kwan Kim, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Post doctoral assistant, Biomechanics Laboratory, Exercise and Sport Research Institute, Department of Kinesiology, Arizona State University, Tempe, Ariz
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  • Richard N. Hinrichs, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Director, Biomechanics Laboratory, Exercise and Sport Research Institute, Department of Kinesiology, Arizona State University, Tempe, Ariz

Received 27 May 2008 ,Revised 8 March 2009 ,Accepted 6 April 2009.

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PII: S0161-4754(09)00112-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.04.005

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 5 , Pages 372-378 , June 2009

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