Effect of silver ring splints on hand dexterity and grip strength in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: An observational pilot study

Hand Therapy

Volumn 14, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 53-57

  Spicka, Caroline ^a   Macleod, Christina ^b   Adams, Jo ^a   Metcalf, Cheryl ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON   (United Kingdom)

^b Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

dexterity; grip strength; hand function; rheumatoid arthritis; Silver ring splints

Indexed keywords

EID: 84992828604     PISSN: 17589983     EISSN: 17589991     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1258/ht.2009.009012     Document Type: Article

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