The Effects of a Short Thumb Opponens Splint on Hand Function in Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Subject Study.
An AB single-subject research design was used to assess the effectiveness of a short thumb opponens splint on hand function in a 4-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. Baseline data for active range of motion, grip and pinch strength, grasp patterns, the Box and Block Test of manual dexterity (Mathiow...
| Publicado en: | American Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol. 45; no. 8; pp. 726 - 732 |
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American Occupational Therapy Association
Aug1991
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