Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 8 , Pages 660-669 , October 2009

Developmental Delay Syndromes: Psychometric Testing Before and After Chiropractic Treatment of 157 Children

  • Scott C. Cuthbert, DC

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    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Scott C. Cuthbert, DC, Chiropractic Health Center, 255 West Abriendo Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81004
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  • Michel Barras, DC

Received 2 September 2008 ,Revised 27 May 2009 ,Accepted 8 June 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.08.015

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 8 , Pages 660-669 , October 2009

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