International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 65-79 , June 2007

An observational study of motion induced in the lumbar–pelvic complex during ‘harmonic’ technique: A preliminary investigation

Received 1 December 2006 ,Revised 18 June 2007 ,Accepted 26 June 2007.

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International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 65-79 , June 2007

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