Comparison of task performance, hand power, and dexterity with and without a cock-up splint

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 25, Issue 11, 2013, Pages 1429-1431

  Chang, Moonyoung ^a   Jung, Nam Hae ^a  

^a Inje University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Dexterity; Hand power; Splint

Indexed keywords

EID: 84890203007     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.25.1429     Document Type: Article

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