Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 326-335 , October 2008

Changes in Edema, Pain, or Range of Motion Following Manual Edema Mobilization: A Single-case Design Study

  • Victoria W. Priganc, PhD, OTR, CHT, CLT

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Victoria W. Priganc, PhD, OTR, CHT, CLT, Hand Therapy Consultation Services, 694 Southview Drive, Richmond, VT 05477.

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PII: S0894-1130(08)00068-9

doi: 10.1197/j.jht.2008.04.005

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 326-335 , October 2008

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