Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 319-325 , October 2008

Changes in Impairment and Function after Static Progressive Splinting for Stiffness After Distal Radius Fracture

  • Ann M. Lucado, PT, CHT

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Ann M. Lucado, PT, CHT, Meadows Physical Therapy and Hand Clinic, 1430 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044.

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PII: S0894-1130(08)00020-3

doi: 10.1197/j.jht.2008.01.002

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 319-325 , October 2008

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