Deep friction massage on the masticatory muscles in stroke patients increases biting force

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 13, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 17-20

  Iwatsuki, Hiroyasu ^a   Ikuta, Yasutoshi ^b   Shinoda, Kikuo ^c  

^a AOMORI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND WELFARE   (Japan)

^b Fukuyu Hospital

^c Tokai Central Hospital of Japan Mutual Aid Association of Public School Teachers   (Japan)

Author keywords

Biting force; CVA; Deep friction massage; Masticatory muscles

Indexed keywords

EID: 52549117938     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: 09155287     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.13.17     Document Type: Article

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