Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Pages 295-301 , October 2007

Changes in pedal plantar pressure variability and contact time following massage therapy: A case study of a client with diabetic neuropathy

  • Paul Finch, Ph.D.,M.Sc.,D.Pod.M.

      Affiliations

    • Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic, 330 Dupont Street, Toronto, Ont., M5R 1V9, Canada
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +14169241107x20; fax: +14169249413.
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  • Amanda Baskwill, R.M.T.

      Affiliations

    • Massage Therapy Program, Centennial College, Canada
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  • Frank Marincola, R.M.T.

      Affiliations

    • Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic, 330 Dupont Street, Toronto, Ont., M5R 1V9, Canada
    • ,
  • Peter Becker, B.A.,R.M.T.

      Affiliations

    • Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic, 330 Dupont Street, Toronto, Ont., M5R 1V9, Canada

Received 13 December 2006 ,Revised 22 January 2007 ,Accepted 22 January 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2007.01.004

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Pages 295-301 , October 2007

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