A custom bicycle handlebar adaptation for children with below elbow amputations.
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As hand therapists, we are always using our creativity to help our patients participate in functional, desired activities. These authors share their expertise in adapting bicycles for children with below elbow amputations.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists
دوره 27 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014