Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 6 , Pages 920-926 , November 2009

Psychometric properties of the shortened disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire (QuickDASH) and Numeric Pain Rating Scale in patients with shoulder pain

  • Paul E. Mintken

      Affiliations

    • Physical Therapy Program, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO; Lead Clinician, Wardenburg Health Center, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Paul Mintken, 13121 East 17th Avenue, Mail stop C-244, Aurora, CO 80045.
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  • Paul Glynn

      Affiliations

    • Rehabilitation Department, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA, and Faculty, Regis University Manual Therapy Fellowship Program, Denver, CO
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  • Joshua A. Cleland

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physical Therapy, Franklin Pierce College, Concord, NH; Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Services, Concord Hospital, Concord, NH; and Faculty, Regis University Manual Therapy Fellowship Program, Denver, CO

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2008.12.015

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 6 , Pages 920-926 , November 2009

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