Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 261-265 , October 2006

Aberrant learning in individuals who perform repetitive skilled hand movements: Focal hand dystonia—Part 2

  • Nancy N. Byl, Ph.D., P.T., F.A.P.T.A.

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Received 1 August 2005 ,Revised 25 November 2005 ,Accepted 1 December 2005.

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PII: S1360-8592(05)00158-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2005.12.002

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 261-265 , October 2006