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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 29, 2013 - Issue 6
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RESEARCH REPORTS

A pilot study on changes in passive range of motion in the cervical spine, for children aged 0–5 years

Anna M Öhman Department of Paediatrics, University of Gothenburg, Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Gothenburg, SwedenCorrespondence[email protected]
, PT, PhD &
Eva RE Beckung Professor and Head, Department of Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden
, PT, PhD
Pages 457-460 | Accepted 27 Oct 2012, Published online: 27 Dec 2012

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