International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 97-103 , December 2007

Analysis of exercise content in undergraduate osteopathic education – A content analysis of UK curricula

  • Joanne Zamani

      Affiliations

    • Research Centre, British School of Osteopathy, 275 Borough High Street, London SE1 1JE, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 020 7089 5330.
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  • Steven Vogel

      Affiliations

    • Research Centre, British School of Osteopathy, 275 Borough High Street, London SE1 1JE, UK
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  • Ann Moore

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Research Centre for Health Professions, University of Brighton, Aldro Building, 49 Darley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN20 7UR, UK
    • ,
  • Kevin Lucas

      Affiliations

    • School of Health Professions, University of Brighton, Aldro Building, 49 Darley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN20 7UR, UK

Received 26 September 2007 ,Accepted 2 October 2007.

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PII: S1746-0689(07)00069-7

doi: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2007.10.003

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 97-103 , December 2007

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