Frailty and reduced physical function go hand in hand in adults with rheumatoid arthritis: a US observational cohort study
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A six-week hand exercise programme improves strength and hand function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
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عنوان ژورنال: Clinical Rheumatology
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0770-3198,1434-9949
DOI: 10.1007/s10067-017-3541-9