International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 24-30 , March 2010

Composite sacroiliac joint pain provocation tests: A question of clinical significance

  • M.C. McGrath

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    • Corresponding Author InformationDunedin Osteopathic Clinic Ltd., 483 George Street, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand. Tel./fax: +64 3 477 7020.

Received 25 March 2009 ,Revised 18 May 2009 ,Accepted 2 June 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2009.06.002

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 24-30 , March 2010

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