Neuromuscular electrical stimulation appears to be useful in people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Physiotherapy
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1836-9553
DOI: 10.1016/s1836-9553(12)70130-3