Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 11 , Pages 799-808 , November 2009

Manual Therapy for the Horse—A Contemporary Perspective

  • Lesley M. Goff, MAnimSt (AnimPhysio), MAppSc (ExSpSc), GDipAppSc (Manip), BAppSc (Physio)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Lesley M. Goff, P.O. Box 237, Crows Nest, Qld 4355, Australia.

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PII: S0737-0806(09)00636-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2009.10.001

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 11 , Pages 799-808 , November 2009

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