Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 377-385 , October 2008

Multifinger Ab- and Adduction Strength and Coordination

  • Todd C. Pataky, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Todd C. Pataky, PhD, HACB, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Liverpool, Sherrington Buildings, Ashton Street, Liverpool L69 3GE, UK.

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PII: S0894-1130(08)00023-9

doi: 10.1197/j.jht.2008.02.002

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 377-385 , October 2008

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