Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 19-20 , January 2009

Clinical Commentary in Response To: Exercise and Hand Osteoarthritis Symptomatology: A Controlled Crossover Trial

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PII: S0894-1130(08)00176-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2008.10.005

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 19-20 , January 2009

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