International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 11-16 , March 2010

Can osteopathy help women with a history of hypothyroidism and musculoskeletal complaints? Outcome of a preliminary, prospective, open investigation

Received 26 June 2007 ,Revised 8 January 2009 ,Accepted 3 July 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2009.07.001

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 11-16 , March 2010

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