Testing a strength and conditioning program to prevent common manipulative technique training injuries in chiropractic students: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Spinal manipulation is the primary therapy utilised by chiropractors in the management of their patients. The skills required may feel foreign to chiropractic students as they need strength and endurance in movement patterns they may not have otherwise been exposed to. This may l...

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Main Authors: Christopher J. Hodgetts, Bruce F. Walker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Chiropractic & Manual Therapies
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12998-018-0192-0