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. 1999 Jun;43(2):75–88.

Stability: from biomechanical concept to chiropractic practice

Stuart M McGill
PMCID: PMC2485366

Abstract

This paper formalizes stability in a clinician-friendly way and then discusses ways for chiropractors to ensure stability of spinal joints that may have their stability compromized from manipulation.

Keywords: lumbar stability, chiropractic, exercise, manipulation

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