Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 323-328 , July 2010

Measuring Hand Function in the Young Child

  • Emily S. Ho, BSc, OT Reg (Ont), MEd

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Emily S, Ho, Bsc, OT Reg (Ont), MEd, Department of Rehabilitation Services, Division of Plastic Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8

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PII: S0894-1130(09)00150-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2009.11.002

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 323-328 , July 2010

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