Effects of modified constraint-induced movement therapy on hand dexterity, grip strength and activities of daily living of children with cerebral palsy: A randomized control trial

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 24, Issue 10, 2012, Pages 1029-1031

  Yu, Jaeho ^a   Kang, Hyungkyu ^b   Jung, Jinhwa ^c  

^a Kangwon National University   (South Korea)

^b Sahmyook University   (South Korea)

^c Semyung University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Cerebral palsy; Hand function; Modified constraint induced movement therapy

Indexed keywords

EID: 84872168492     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.24.1029     Document Type: Article

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