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Research Article

The influence of body painting on L4 spinous process palpation accuracy in novice palpators

William M. ScoginDepartment of Physical Therapy, Samford University, Birmingham, AL, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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David SanfordDepartment of Physical Therapy, Samford University, Birmingham, AL, USAView further author information
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Mary Beth GreenwayDepartment of Physical Therapy, Samford University, Birmingham, AL, USAView further author information
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Maria LedbetterDepartment of Physical Therapy, Samford University, Birmingham, AL, USAView further author information
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Nicholas B. WashmuthDepartment of Physical Therapy, Samford University, Birmingham, AL, USAView further author information
Pages 429-434 | Received 05 Jul 2023, Accepted 26 Oct 2023, Published online: 06 Nov 2023

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