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Can limitation of motion or pain at vertebral column affect movement in the hip, knee and ankle joint?

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Dr. Douglas Chang answered

Yes: It's all connected in a kinetic chain.

Dr Inwood and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/7/2013

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