Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 8 , Pages 648-653 , October 2009

The Effects of Osteopathic Treatment on Constipation in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study

  • Tülay Tarsuslu, PT, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, University of Abant İzzet Baysal, KD School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Bolu, Turkey
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  • Hüseyin Bol, PT

      Affiliations

    • Physical Therapist, Metin Sabanci Rehabilitation, Education and Productivity Center for Children with Cerebral Palsy, Istanbul, Turkey
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  • İbrahim Engin Şimşek, PT, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, University of Abant İzzet Baysal, KD School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Bolu, Turkey
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: İbrahim Engin Şimşek, PT, PhD, Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi KD Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Yüksekokulu, Gölköy Kampusu, Bolu, Turkey.
    • ,
  • İmran Erkanat Toylan, PT, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Physical Therapist, Metin Sabanci Rehabilitation, Education and Productivity Center for Children with Cerebral Palsy, Istanbul, Turkey
    • ,
  • Sabahat Çam, MD

      Affiliations

    • Medical Doctor, Göztepe Hospital for Research and Education, Istanbul, Turkey

Received 8 March 2009 ,Revised 27 June 2009 ,Accepted 27 July 2009.

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PII: S0161-4754(09)00200-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.08.016

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 8 , Pages 648-653 , October 2009

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