International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 88-96 , December 2007

An investigation into the side of joint cavitation associated with cervical spine manipulation

Received 1 October 2006 ,Revised 1 October 2007 ,Accepted 1 October 2007.

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PII: S1746-0689(07)00067-3

doi: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2007.10.004

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 88-96 , December 2007

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