Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 5-26 , January 2012

Effectiveness of Different Methods of Resistance Exercises in Lateral Epicondylosis—A Systematic Review

  • Jayaprakash Raman, MPT, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Jayaprakash Raman, MPT, PhD, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Health of and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Western Ontario, Elborn College, 1201 Western Road, London, Ontario N6G 1H1, Canada.

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 This article was not adapted from any presentation at any meeting or conference.

PII: S0894-1130(11)00115-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2011.09.001

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 5-26 , January 2012

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