Effects of head-neck rotation and Kinesio taping of the flexor muscles on dominanthand grip strength

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 22, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 285-289

  Lee, Jung Hoon ^a   Yoo, Won Gyu ^a   Lee, Kyung Soon ^b  

^a Inje University   (South Korea)

^b Dongju College University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Grip strength; Head neck rotation; Kinesio tape

Indexed keywords

EID: 78149271142     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.22.285     Document Type: Article

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