Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 33, Issue 2 , Pages 102-108 , February 2010

Immediate and Carryover Changes of C5-6 Joint Mobilization on Shoulder External Rotator Muscle Strength

  • Sharon S. Wang, PT, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Texas Woman's University, School of Physical Therapy-Dallas, Dallas, Tex
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Sharon S. Wang, PT, PhD, Associate Professor, Texas Woman's University, School of Physical Therapy-Dallas, 8194 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas TX 75231
    • ,
  • Jim Meadows, PT

      Affiliations

    • Senior Faculty and Examiner and Director of Academics, North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Eugene, Ore

Received 13 March 2009 ,Revised 26 August 2009 ,Accepted 12 September 2009.

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PII: S0161-4754(09)00318-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.12.006

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 33, Issue 2 , Pages 102-108 , February 2010

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