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Frequency rhythmic electrical modulation system (FREMS) on H-reflex amplitudes in healthy subjects. 频率节律性电调制系统(FREMS)对健康人h反射振幅的影响。

Europa medicophysica Pub Date : 2007-03-01 Epub Date: 2006-12-12

M Barrella, R Toscano, M Goldoni, M Bevilacqua

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The diagnosis and treatment of nonspecific neck pain and whiplash. 非特异性颈部疼痛和颈部扭伤的诊断和治疗。

Europa medicophysica Pub Date : 2007-03-01

A Binder

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Quality of life in aphasia: Greek adaptation of the stroke and aphasia quality of life scale - 39 item (SAQOL-39). 失语症患者的生活质量:希腊卒中适应和失语症生活质量量表-39项(SAQOL-39)。

Europa medicophysica Pub Date : 2007-03-01 Epub Date: 2006-10-03

A Kartsona, K Hilari

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Physical exercises and functional rehabilitation for the management of chronic neck pain. 体育锻炼和功能康复治疗慢性颈部疼痛。

Europa medicophysica Pub Date : 2007-03-01

J Ylinen

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White book on physical and rehabilitation medicine in Europe. 欧洲物理和康复医学白皮书。

Europa medicophysica Pub Date : 2006-12-01

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Usefulness of disability to sub-classify chronic low back pain and the crucial role of rehabilitation. 残疾对慢性腰痛亚分类的有用性和康复的关键作用。