Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 14, Issue 3 , Pages 294-298 , July 2010

The need for lumbar–pelvic assessment in the resolution of chronic hamstring strain

Received 24 June 2009 ,Revised 20 August 2009 ,Accepted 23 August 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2009.08.004

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 14, Issue 3 , Pages 294-298 , July 2010

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