Effects of electro-acupuncture therapy on post-stroke depression in patients with different degrees of motor function impairments: A pilot study

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 25, Issue 6, 2013, Pages 725-728

  Youn, Jong In ^a   Sung, Kang Keyng ^b   Song, Bong Keun ^b   Kim, Munsoo ^c   Lee, Sangkwan ^b  

^a Catholic University of Daegu   (South Korea)

^b Wonkwang University   (South Korea)

^c Chonnam National University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Electro acupuncture; Motor function impairment; Post stroke depression

Indexed keywords

EID: 84880755913     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.25.725     Document Type: Article

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