Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 81-88 , January 2009

The ‘Bunkie’ test: Assessing functional strength to restore function through fascia manipulation

  • Benita de Witt, B.Sc. (Physiotherapy)

      Affiliations

    • Benita de Witt Sport Therapy, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +27218833554; fax: +27218870053.
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  • Ranel Venter, M.Sc. (Sport Science)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Sport Science, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Received 15 March 2008 ,Revised 22 April 2008 ,Accepted 23 April 2008.

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PII: S1360-8592(08)00076-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2008.04.035

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 81-88 , January 2009

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