Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 212-229 , April 2010

Screening for Falls and Osteoporosis: Prevention Practice for the Hand Therapist

  • Mary Thompson, PT, PhD, GCS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Mary Thompson, PT PhD, GCS, Texas Woman's University, School of Physical Therapy, 8194 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231

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doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2009.11.001

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 212-229 , April 2010

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