Cognitive-behavior therapy in the management of upper extremity cumulative trauma disorder

Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation

Volumn 8, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 27-45

  Spence, Susan H ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND   (Australia)

Author keywords

Cognitive behavior therapy; Cumulative trauma disorder; Occupational overuse; Repetitive strain injury

Indexed keywords

ARM INJURY; BEHAVIOR THERAPY; COGNITIVE THERAPY; FEEDBACK SYSTEM; HEALTH PROGRAM; HUMAN; PROGNOSIS; REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURY; REVIEW; TREATMENT OUTCOME; TREATMENT PLANNING;

EID: 0031833146     PISSN: 10530487     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1023004531222     Document Type: Review

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