Repetitive strain injury in computer keyboard users: Pathomechanics and treatment principles in individual and group intervention

Journal of Hand Therapy

Volumn 11, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 9-26

  Keller, Katy ^a   Corbett, Julie ^b   Nichols, Diane ^c  

^a Westside Dance Physical Therapy   (United States)

^b Hudson River Hand Rehabilitation   (United States)

^c Performing Arts Psychotherapy Center   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; BODY POSTURE; FEEDBACK SYSTEM; GROUP THERAPY; HUMAN; MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE; MUSCLE TRAINING; OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY; OPERATOR; PATHOGENESIS; PATIENT EDUCATION; PHYSIOTHERAPY; PROVOCATION TEST; REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURY; RISK FACTOR;

EID: 0031891399     PISSN: 08941130     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0894-1130(98)80056-2     Document Type: Article

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