Systematic review of the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in post-coronavirus disease.
Background: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has demonstrated its efficacy in improving strength, muscle development, optimising microcirculation, reducing frailty and mortality risk. A better understanding of its prescription and effects in patients with coronavirus syndrome post (COVID-...
| Publicado en: | South African Journal of Physiotherapy Vol. 81; no. 1; pp. 1 - 11 |
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| Formato: | research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article |
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African Online Scientific Information System PTY LTD
2025
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