Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 12, Issue 2 , Pages 151-157 , April 2008

Suggested variations on standard carpal tunnel syndrome assessment tests

Received 14 March 2007 ,Revised 7 April 2007 ,Accepted 10 April 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2007.04.001

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 12, Issue 2 , Pages 151-157 , April 2008

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