International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 102-105 , September 2008

Commentary on ‘Is there a place for science in the definition of osteopathy’?

Received 30 April 2008 ,Accepted 2 May 2008.

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PII: S1746-0689(08)00053-9

doi: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2008.05.001

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 102-105 , September 2008

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