Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Pages 302-305 , October 2007

A modern approach to abdominal training—Part II: Facilitating the abdominal brace

  • Craig Liebenson, DC

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Received 19 July 2007 ,Accepted 21 July 2007.

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PII: S1360-8592(07)00084-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2007.07.001

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Pages 302-305 , October 2007