Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 60-65 , Spring 2003

McKenzie diagnosis and therapy in the evaluation and management of a lumbar disc derangement syndrome: A case study

  • Steven M Santolin, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice of Chiropractic, Joliet, IL
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Steven M Santolin, DC, 2145 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435

Received 21 August 2002 ,Revised 17 September 2002

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PII: S0899-3467(07)60044-5

doi: 10.1016/S0899-3467(07)60044-5

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 60-65 , Spring 2003

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