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This is grip strength bilaterally. The others were on separate hands.

Posted By: pc on 2008-10-15
In Reply to: No, I doubt it since grip strength was 35/50.. - Sarah1114

Subject: This is grip strength bilaterally. The others were on separate hands.




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