Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 9 , Pages 799-803 , November 2009

Chiropractic Practice in the Danish Public Health Care Sector: A Reflection and Clarification of Context, Terms of Usage, and Selected Design Considerations for a Planned Qualitative Investigation

  • Corrie Myburgh, PhD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Corrie Myburgh, PhD, Assistant Professor, Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark.

Received 20 April 2009 ,Revised 18 August 2009 ,Accepted 20 August 2009.

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PII: S0161-4754(09)00275-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.10.011

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 9 , Pages 799-803 , November 2009

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