Here’s an even more in depth look as to why someone might use an adaptive tripod handwriting grasp, a.k.a. “the Taylor Swift grasp!” Thanks so much for tagging me in...
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Occupational Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Similar Conditions: Cheryl’s Interview on ACR on Air
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