Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 326-335 , October 2007

Evaluation of the Torque–Velocity Test of the BTE-Primus as a Measure of Sincerity of Effort of Grip Strength

  • Orit Shechtman, PhD, OTR/L

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Orit Shechtman, PhD, OTR/L, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Florida, Box 100164, 101 S Newell Drive, Rm 2101A, Gainesville, FL 32610.
    • ,
  • Lisa M. Hope, MHS, OTR/L

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PII: S0894-1130(07)00124-X

doi: 10.1197/j.jht.2007.07.009

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 326-335 , October 2007

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