Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 122-126 , April 2006

Correlation between hamstring muscle length and pelvic tilt range during forward bending in healthy individuals: An initial evaluation

  • C.M. Norris

      Affiliations

    • Norris Associates, 20 Eastway, Sale, Cheshire M33 6RP, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel./fax: +441619720512.
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  • M. Matthews

      Affiliations

    • Directorate of Sport, School of Health Care Professions, University of Salford, UK

Received 22 March 2005 ,Revised 18 May 2005 ,Accepted 22 June 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2005.06.001

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 122-126 , April 2006

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