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Lack of effect of acupuncture on electromyo-graphic (EMG) activity–A randomised controlled trial in healthy volunteers

Tough, 2006

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3848138874582085906
Author
Tough L
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Acupuncture in Medicine

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Background Acupuncture is used clinically to treat muscle spasticity and flaccidity. Claims have been made that acupuncture can affect muscle EMG activity, though there is some doubt about the reliability of these studies. This study's aim was to examine the immediate …
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