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The Physical Demands and Ergonomics of Working with Young Children

Rene R. Gratz Department of Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. BOX 413, Milwaukee, WI, 53201, USA
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Anne Claffey Infants and Toddlers, UWM Children's Center, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA
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Phyllis King Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA
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Gina Scheuer Sacred Heart/St Mary's Hospital, Ministry Rehabilitation Services, Rhinelander, WI, USA
Pages 531-537 | Published online: 17 Sep 2010

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