Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 37-48 , January 2007

Using the Force-Time Curve to Detect Maximal Grip Strength Effort

  • Orit Shechtman, PhD, OTR/L

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Orit Shechtman, PhD, OTR/L, Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Public Health and Health Professions, Box 100164, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610

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doi: 10.1197/j.jht.2006.10.006

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 37-48 , January 2007

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