Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 33, Issue 2 , Pages 88-95 , February 2010

Risk Factors Associated With Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study of 963 College Students

  • David P. Gilkey, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Education, Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Col
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: David P. Gilkey, DC, PhD, Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Education, 146 EH Bldg, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1681
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  • Thomas J. Keefe, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Col
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  • Jennifer L. Peel, PhD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Col
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  • Osama M. Kassab, MS

      Affiliations

    • Head Athletic Trainer, Rocky Mountain Rage Hockey Club, Broomfield, Col
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  • Catherine A. Kennedy, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Health and Exercise Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Col

Received 30 January 2009 ,Revised 27 July 2009 ,Accepted 29 July 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.12.005

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 33, Issue 2 , Pages 88-95 , February 2010

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