Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 8 , Pages 625-634 , October 2009

Recurrent Neck Pain and Headaches in Preadolescents Associated with Mechanical Dysfunction of the Cervical Spine: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study With 131 Students

  • Sue A. Weber Hellstenius, DC, MSc

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    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Sue A. Weber Hellstenius, DC, MSc, Wirsensv. 11, 186 50 Vallentuna, Sweden

Received 29 April 2009 ,Revised 26 June 2009 ,Accepted 27 June 2009.

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 This study was completed for the Masters dissertation in Chiropractic Paediatrics at Anglo-European College of Chiropractic/Bournemouth University in England August 2008.

PII: S0161-4754(09)00207-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.08.025

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 8 , Pages 625-634 , October 2009

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