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Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology Volume 18, 1994 - Issue 3
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Grip strength of the human hand-measurements on normal subjects with a new hand strength analysis system (Hastras)

O. A. Lindahl Departments of Biomedical Engineering, University Hospital of Northern Sweden, S-901 85, Umeå, Sweden
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A. Nyström Departments of Hand Surgery, University Hospital of Northern Sweden, S-901 85, Umeå, Sweden
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P. Bjerle Departments of Clinical Physiology, University Hospital of Northern Sweden, S-901 85, Umeå, Sweden
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A. Boström Departments of Physiotherapy, University Hospital of Northern Sweden, S-901 85, Umeå, Sweden
Pages 101-103 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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