Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 8 , Pages 654-659 , October 2009

A Descriptive Analysis and Checklist Critique of the Articles in the Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics, 1996 to 2007

  • Katherine A. Pohlman, DC

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Research Fellow, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, Davenport, Iowa
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Katherine A. Pohlman, DC, Clinical Research Fellow, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, 741 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803.
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  • Eric N. Potocki, DC

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Research Fellow, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, Davenport, Iowa
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  • Dana J. Lawrence, DC, MMedEd

      Affiliations

    • Senior Director, Center for Teaching and Learning, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa

Received 3 November 2008 ,Revised 10 February 2009 ,Accepted 24 March 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.08.022

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