Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 5 , Pages 352-357 , June 2009

Changes in Neck Mobility and Pressure Pain Threshold Levels Following a Cervical Myofascial Induction Technique in Pain-Free Healthy Subjects

  • José R. Saíz-Llamosas, PT

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Centro de Salud Parquesol, Spain
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  • Antonio M. Fernández-Pérez, PT

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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  • Manuel F. Fajardo-Rodríguez, PT

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Researcher, Department of Physical Therapy, Hospital Clínico San Ceciclio, Granada, Spain
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  • Andrezj Pilat, PT

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Director of School of Myofascial Therapy, San Lorenzo del Escorial, Madrid, Spain
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  • Gerald Valenza-Demet, PT

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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  • César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, PT, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor and Clinical Researcher, Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Spain
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: César Fernández de las Peñas, PT, PhD, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Avenida de Atenas s/n, 28922 Alcorcón, Madrid Spain

Received 1 December 2008 ,Revised 7 January 2009 ,Accepted 13 January 2009.

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PII: S0161-4754(09)00117-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.04.009

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 5 , Pages 352-357 , June 2009

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