Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 8 , Pages 635-638 , October 2009

Long-Term Effects of Infant Colic: A Survey Comparison of Chiropractic Treatment and Nontreatment Groups

  • Joyce E. Miller, DC

      Affiliations

    • Senior Clinic Tutor, AECC; Lead Tutor MSc Advanced Professional Practice Chiropractic Paediatrics, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Joyce E. Miller, DC, Senior Clinic Tutor, AECC; Lead Tutor MSc Advanced Professional Practice Chiropractic Paediatrics, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, Dorset BH5 2DF, UK.
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  • Holly Lane Phillips, MChiro

      Affiliations

    • Private Chiropractic Practice, Plymouth, England

Received 27 April 2009 ,Revised 8 July 2009 ,Accepted 27 July 2009.

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PII: S0161-4754(09)00203-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.08.017

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 8 , Pages 635-638 , October 2009

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