Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Pages 56-61 , June 2009

A pilot study to determine the effects of a supine sacroiliac orthopedic blocking procedure on cervical spine extensor isometric strength

  • Kristan Giggey, DC

      Affiliations

    • Research Faculty, Research Division, College of Chiropractic, Logan University
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. 1851 Schoettler Rd, PO Box 1065, Chesterfield, MO 63006-1065, USA. Tel.: +1 800 782 3344x1942; fax: +1 636 207 2417.
    • ,
  • Rodger Tepe, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Dean of Research, Research Division, College of Chiropractic, Logan University

Received 26 June 2008 ,Revised 3 November 2008 ,Accepted 25 November 2008.

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☆ This was an internally funded project.

PII: S1556-3707(09)00029-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2008.11.002

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Pages 56-61 , June 2009

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