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Testing of a 3D printed hand exoskeleton for an individual with stroke: a case study

Drew R. Dudleya Department of Biomechanics, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE, USAView further author information
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Brian A. Knarra Department of Biomechanics, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE, USAView further author information
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Ka-Chun Siub Division of Physical Therapy Education, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6968-5760View further author information
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Jean Peckc CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center and an adjunct faculty at the Department of Occupational Therapy at Creighton University, Omaha, NE, USAView further author information
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Brian Ricksd Computer Science, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE, USAView further author information
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Jorge M. Zunigaa Department of Biomechanics, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE, USA;e Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Autonoma of Chile, ChileCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 209-213 | Received 11 Jan 2019, Accepted 18 Jul 2019, Published online: 06 Aug 2019

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