Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 89, Issue 1 , Pages 81-86 , January 2008

Influence of Acuity on Physical Therapy Outcomes for Patients With Cervical Disorders

  • William G. Boissonnault, PT, DHSc

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Program, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to William G. Boissonnault, PT, DHSc, Dept of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin, 1300 University Ave, MSC Bldg, Rm 5190, Madison, WI 53706-1532
    • ,
  • Mary Beth Badke, PT, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, University of Wisconsin Hospital/Clinics, Madison, WI.

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doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.07.050

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