Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Aug 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialInhibition of the triceps surae stretch reflex by stimulation of the deep peroneal nerve in persons with spastic stroke.
To reduce the triceps surae stretch reflex by electrical stimulation of the deep peroneal nerve. ⋯ The stretch reflex of relaxed triceps surae in persons with spastic stroke can be extensively reduced by stimulating the deep peroneal nerve at several times motor threshold of the tibialis anterior.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Aug 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialRehabilitation of neck-shoulder pain in women industrial workers: a randomized trial comparing isometric shoulder endurance training with isometric shoulder strength training.
To study whether isometric shoulder endurance was more advantageous than isometric shoulder strength training in reducing pain and perceived exertion and to increase shoulder function through improved muscle endurance and strength. ⋯ Physical training programs for neck-shoulder pain may include isometric shoulder muscular strength exercise in addition to isometric shoulder endurance training, rather than endurance training only.