Effect of task specific training and wrist-fingers extension splint on hand joints range of motion and function after stroke.
BACKGROUND:Most stroke patients experience hand impairments that can result in persistent limitations in daily activities. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed at estimating the immediate and retention effects of task specific training and wrist/fingers extension splint on hand joints range of motion and fun...
| Publicado en: | NeuroRehabilitation Vol. 41; no. 2; pp. 437 - 445 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2017
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