Exercise training by neuromuscular stimulation in chronic heart failure

Methods: Studies 1-3 randomise stable patients to conventional bicycle training (Bike) or neuromuscular stimulation (NMS) of quadriceps and gastrocnemius leg muscles. A 6-week training programme is undertaken with functional performance assessed by 6-minute walk (6MW), quadriceps strength and fatigu...

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Main Author: LeMaitre, John P.
Published: University of Edinburgh 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.653809