Neural gliding techniques for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: A systematic review

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation

Volumn 17, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 324-341

  McKeon, Jennifer M Medina ^a   Yancosek, Kathleen E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY   (United States)

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EID: 53349141920     PISSN: 10566716     EISSN: 15433072     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jsr.17.3.324     Document Type: Review

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