Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 13, Issue 2 , Pages 128-135 , April 2009

Application of Fascial Manipulation© technique in chronic shoulder pain—Anatomical basis and clinical implications

  • Julie Ann Day, PT

      Affiliations

    • Centro Socio Sanitario dei Colli, Physiotherapy, Azienda Ulss 16, Via dei Colli 4, Padova, Italy
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +390498216032; fax: +390498216045.
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  • Carla Stecco, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Section of Anatomy, Department of Human Anatomy and Physiology, University of Padova, Italy
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  • Antonio Stecco, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, University of Padova, Italy

Received 28 March 2008 ,Revised 10 April 2008 ,Accepted 21 April 2008.

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PII: S1360-8592(08)00075-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2008.04.044

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 13, Issue 2 , Pages 128-135 , April 2009