EMG biofeedback therapy to the patient with spasmodic torticollis.
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EMG biofeedback treatment of torticollis: a controlled outcome study.
Successful treatment of torticollis with electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback has been reported in a number of single case and single group studies. The present investigation represents the first controlled outcome study. Twelve torticollis patients were randomly assigned to EMG biofeedback or relaxation training and graded neck exercises (RGP). The procedure involved three sessions of baseline ...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Japanese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
سال: 1987
ISSN: 1880-778X,0034-351X
DOI: 10.2490/jjrm1963.24.19