Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 9 , Pages 765-771 , November 2009

Functional Scores and Subjective Responses of Injured Workers With Back or Neck Pain Treated With Chiropractic Care in an Integrative Program: A Retrospective Analysis of 100 Cases

  • Donald Aspegren, DC, MS

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Rehabilitation, University of Colorado School of Medicine
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Donald Aspegren, DC, MS, Lakewood Spine and Sports Center, 11220 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80215
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  • Brian A. Enebo, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Rehabilitation, University of Colorado School of Medicine
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  • Matt Miller, MD

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Denver, Colo
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  • Linda White, MD

      Affiliations

    • Faculty, Metropolitan State College of Denver
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  • Venu Akuthota, MD

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine
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  • Thomas E. Hyde, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Miami, Fla
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  • James M. Cox, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Ft. Wayne, Ind

Received 13 October 2007 ,Revised 20 July 2009 ,Accepted 24 July 2009.

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PII: S0161-4754(09)00266-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.10.002

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 9 , Pages 765-771 , November 2009

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