Assessment of different normalization methods for sternocleidomastoid muscle electromyography activity

V. Parreira, K. Moraes, L. Rodrigues, T. Santos, R. Kirkwood, N. Pereira, R. Britto (Belo Horizonte, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Respiratory mechanics, muscles and breathing; functional status measures and coping styles
Session: Respiratory mechanics, muscles and breathing; functional status measures and coping styles
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4082
Disease area: Airway diseases

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