Journal of the Neurological Sciences
Volume 223, Issue 2 , Pages 121-127 , 30 August 2004

Electromyogram-triggered neuromuscular stimulation and stroke motor recovery of arm/hand functions: a meta-analysis

Received 6 November 2003 ,Revised 16 March 2004 ,Accepted 5 May 2004.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jns.2004.05.005

Journal of the Neurological Sciences
Volume 223, Issue 2 , Pages 121-127 , 30 August 2004

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