Ann Rehabil Med.  2021 Jun;45(3):167-169. 10.5535/arm.21106.

Handgrip Strength: An Irreplaceable Indicator of Muscle Function

• Lee SY

• KMID: 2517593
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5535/arm.21106

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