Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 9-16 , January 2007

Effects of traditional Thai massage versus joint mobilization on substance P and pain perception in patients with non-specific low back pain

  • Surussawadi Mackawan, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel./fax: +6643202085.
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  • Wichi Eungpinichpong, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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  • Rungthip Pantumethakul, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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  • Uraiwon Chatchawan, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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  • Tokamol Hunsawong, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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  • Pricha Arayawichanon, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Received 11 July 2005 ,Revised 16 October 2005 ,Accepted 1 November 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2005.11.001

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 9-16 , January 2007

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