Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 89, Issue 3, Supplement 1 , Pages S47-S50 , March 2008

Interventions in Chronic Pain Management. 3. Evaluation and Management of Lumbar Pain Syndromes

  • Michael F. Saulino, MD

      Affiliations

    • Moss Rehabilitation, Elkins Park, PA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to Michael F. Saulino, MD, Moss Rehabilitation, 60 E Township Line, Elkins Park, PA 19027
    • ,
  • Ira D. Kornbluth, MD

      Affiliations

    • Spine Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapies, Westminster, MD
    • ,
  • E. Anthony Overton, DO

      Affiliations

    • Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA
    • ,
  • Michele Y. Holding, MD

      Affiliations

    • The Back Pain Center, Phoenixville, PA.
    • ,
  • Mitchell K. Freedman, DO

      Affiliations

    • Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA

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Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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