The effect of three alternative keyboard designs on forearm pronation, wrist extension, and ulnar deviation: A meta-analysis

American Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volumn 60, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 40-49

  Baker, Nancy A ^a   Cidboy, Erin L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH   (United States)

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EID: 33644784808     PISSN: 02729490     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5014/ajot.60.1.40     Document Type: Article

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