Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 34-38 , January 2006

A Biomechanical Analysis of Static Progressive Elbow Flexion Splinting

  • Mike Szekeres, BSc (OT)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Mike Szekeres, BSc (OT), Department of Hand Therapy, Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care London, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 4L6

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PII: S0894-1130(05)00217-6

doi: 10.1197/j.jht.2005.11.004

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 34-38 , January 2006

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