International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 14, Issue 4 , Pages 141-148 , December 2011

The effect of thoracic spine high-velocity low-amplitude thrust manipulation on myoelectric activity of the lower trapezius and posterior deltoid muscles during treadmill walking

  • Ben D. McChesney

      Affiliations

    • British College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lief House, 120-122 Finchley Rd, London NW3 5HR, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.
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  • Lesley Haig

      Affiliations

    • St Mary’s University College, Waldegrave Road, Strawberry Hill, Twickenham TW1 4SX, UK
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  • Conor Gissane

      Affiliations

    • St Mary’s University College, Waldegrave Road, Strawberry Hill, Twickenham TW1 4SX, UK

Received 25 May 2010 ,Revised 9 May 2011 ,Accepted 15 July 2011.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2011.07.001

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 14, Issue 4 , Pages 141-148 , December 2011

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