Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 7 , Pages 536-548 , September 2009

A Feasibility Study Comparing Two Chiropractic Protocols in the Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

  • James W. Brantingham, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Director of Research/Associate Professor, Research, Cleveland Chiropractic College Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: James W. Brantingham, DC, PhD, Director of Research/Associate Professor, Research, Cleveland Chiropractic College Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90004
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  • Gary A. Globe, DC, MBA, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Provost and Academic Dean, Academic Affairs, Cleveland Chiropractic College Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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  • Muffit L. Jensen, DC

      Affiliations

    • Professor/Research Associate, Research, Cleveland Chiropractic College Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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  • Tammy K. Cassa, DC

      Affiliations

    • Research Assistant, Research, Cleveland Chiropractic College Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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  • Denise R. Globe, DC, MS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Director, Global Health Economics, Amgen, Inc, Thousand Oaks, Calif
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  • Jennifer L. Price, DC

      Affiliations

    • Research Assistant, Research, Cleveland Chiropractic College Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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  • Stephan N. Mayer, DC

      Affiliations

    • Associate Dean/Clinical Professor, Academic Affairs, Cleveland Chiropractic College Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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  • Felix T. Lee, DC

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor/Clinician, Health Center, Cleveland Chiropractic College Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif

Received 30 October 2008 ,Revised 24 April 2009 ,Accepted 1 May 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.08.005

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 7 , Pages 536-548 , September 2009

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