International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 14, Issue 4 , Pages 149-165 , December 2011

A hypothesis to explain the palpatory experience and therapeutic claims in the practice of osteopathy in the cranial field

  • David Hamm

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationThe Shaw Osteopathic Clinic, 70 Kiln Road, Shaw, Newbury, Berks RG14 2LS, United Kingdom. Tel.: +44 01635 40800.

Received 8 February 2010 ,Revised 15 June 2011 ,Accepted 14 July 2011.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2011.07.003

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 14, Issue 4 , Pages 149-165 , December 2011

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