Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 71-78 , January 2009

The Effect of Paraffin and Exercise on Hand Function in Persons with Scleroderma: A Series of Single Case Studies

  • Theresa Mancuso, MOT, OTR/L
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  • Janet L. Poole, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Janet L. Poole, PhD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapy Graduate Program, MSC09 5240, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2008.06.009

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 71-78 , January 2009

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