Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 21, Issue 3 , Pages 229-241 , July 2008

The Effects of Neural Mobilization in Addition to Standard Care in Persons with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from a Community Hospital

  • Toni S. Roddey, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Toni S. Roddey PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT, School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman's University-Houston Center, 6700 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030.

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doi: 10.1197/j.jht.2007.12.001

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 21, Issue 3 , Pages 229-241 , July 2008

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