Effects of low-frequency electrical stimulation on cumulative fatigue and muscle tone of the erector spinae

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 27, Issue 1, 2015, Pages 105-108

  Kang, Da Haeng ^a   Jeon, Jae Keun ^b   Lee, Joon Hee ^c  

^a Dongshin University   (South Korea)

^b Hanlyo University   (South Korea)

^c Chongju University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Fatigue; Microcurrent; Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

Indexed keywords

EID: 84920868112     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.27.105     Document Type: Article

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