dystonia :

Shimelis Girma Kassaye1,2, David Crosiers2,3, Esayas Kebede Gudina1

  • 1Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma - Ethiopia.

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概括

周围刺激,包括TENS,NMES和振动,可以立即缓解宫 dystonia (CD) 症状. 这些干预措施改善了宫运动范围,并减少了CD患者的疼痛.

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