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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 29, 2013 - Issue 4
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The intra- and inter-rater reliability of the tragus wall distance (TWD) measurement in non-pathological participants ages 18–34

Nancy K. Shipe, Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Physical Therapy, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Barbara Billek-Sawhney, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Physical Therapy, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA, USA
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Tracy A. Canter, Physical Therapist, Back In Action Physical Therapy and Fitness Center, Altoona, PA, USA
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Dennis J. Meals, Physical Therapist, Butler Memorial Hospital, Butler, PA, USA
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Joanna M. Nestler, Senior Physical Therapist, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Spring Hill, Brooksville, FL, USA
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Janel L. Stumpff, Physical Therapist, Grove City Medical Center, Grove City, PA, USA
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Pages 328-334 | Accepted 02 Aug 2012, Published online: 08 Oct 2012

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