Effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation for the rehabilitation of moderate-to-severe COPD: a meta-analysis
International Journal of COPD2016Vol. Volume 11, pp. 2965–2975
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Rongchang Chen, Xiaoying Li, Lili Guan, Bingpeng Guo, Weiliang Wu, Ziqing Zhou, Yating Huo, Xin Chen, Luqian Zhou
Abstract
NMES appears an effectual means of enhancing quadricep strength and exercise capacity in moderate-to-severe COPD patients. Further research is demanded to clarify its effect on other outcomes and determine the optimal parameters for an NMES program.
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