Hand exercise for women with rheumatoid arthritis and decreased hand function: an exploratory randomized controlled trial
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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: Arthritis Research & Therapy
سال: 2019
ISSN: 1478-6362
DOI: 10.1186/s13075-019-1924-9