Maximal quadriceps twitch tension (TwQ) assessed by magnetic stimulation of the femoral nerve: a non-volitional test of muscle strength?

I. Vivodtzev, B. Wuyam, P. Flore, P. Levy (Grenoble, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Exercise
Session: Exercise
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2607
Disease area: Airway diseases

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