Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 14, Issue 1 , Pages 40-49 , January 2010

Range of normality versus range of motion: A functional measure for the prevention and management of low back injury

Received 20 September 2008 ,Revised 26 January 2009 ,Accepted 1 February 2009.

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Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
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