Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 22, Issue 3 , Pages 182-183 , March 1999

Motion palpation: it's time to accept the evidence

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Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 22, Issue 3 , Pages 182-183 , March 1999

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