Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 22, Issue 8 , Pages 523-529 , October 1999

A survey of the accessiblity of chiropractic clinics to the disabled

Received 6 January 1999 ,Revised 25 January 1999

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☆ Submit reprint requests to: Kevin A. Rose, DC, Clinic Associate Professor, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 16200 East Amber Valley Dr, Whittier, CA 90609.

☆☆ Funded by the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Research Department.

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Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 22, Issue 8 , Pages 523-529 , October 1999

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