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Osteopathic manipulative treatment in patients with low back pain

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  1. The Osteopathic Research Center, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA

    John C. Licciardone

  2. Department of Medical Education, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA

    John C. Licciardone

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    John C. Licciardone

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Licciardone, J.C. Osteopathic manipulative treatment in patients with low back pain. Clin Rheumatol 30, 871–872 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-011-1739-9

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