Comparison between trans-cranial electromagnetic stimulation and low-level laser on modulation of trigeminal neuralgia

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 25, Issue 8, 2013, Pages 911-914

  Ibrahim Seada, Yasser ^a   Nofel, Reda ^b   Mahmoud Sayed, Hayam ^a  

^a CAIRO UNIVERSITY   (Egypt)

^b AL AZHAR UNIVERSITY   (Egypt)

Author keywords

Low level laser; Trans cranial electromagnetic stimulation; Trigeminal neuralgia

Indexed keywords

EID: 84884367388     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.25.911     Document Type: Article

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