Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 272-280 , July 2010

Visual Feedback and Weight Reduction of a Grip Strength Dynamometer Do Not Increase Reliability in Healthy Children

  • H.M. (Ties) Molenaar, MSc

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to H.M. (Ties) Molenaar, MSc, Research Unit, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Room Ee1591, Dr. Molewaterplein 50, 3015GD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

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PII: S0894-1130(10)00002-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2010.01.001

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 272-280 , July 2010

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