Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 87, Issue 2 , Pages 222-228 , February 2006

Comparison of Electric Stimulation Methods for Reduction of Triceps Surae Spasticity in Spinal Cord Injury

  • Arjan van der Salm, MSc, PT

      Affiliations

    • Roessingh Research & Development, Enschede, The Netherlands
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to Arjan van der Salm, MSc, PT, Roessingh Research & Development, PO Box 310, 7500 AH Enschede, The Netherlands
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  • Peter H. Veltink, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Institute for Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Signals & Systems, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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  • Maarten J. IJzerman, PhD, PT

      Affiliations

    • Roessingh Research & Development, Enschede, The Netherlands
    • Institute for Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Signals & Systems, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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  • Karin C. Groothuis-Oudshoorn, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Roessingh Research & Development, Enschede, The Netherlands
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  • Anand V. Nene, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Roessingh Research & Development, Enschede, The Netherlands
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  • Hermie J. Hermens, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Roessingh Research & Development, Enschede, The Netherlands
    • Institute for Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Signals & Systems, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands

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 Supported by the Functional Strain, Work Capacity and Mechanisms of Restoration of Mobility in the Rehabilitation of Persons With Spinal Cord Injury, ZONMW-Rehabilitation (grant no. 1435.0010).No commercial party having a direct financial interest in the results of the research supporting this article has or will confer a benefit upon the author(s) or upon any organization with which the author(s) is/are associated.

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doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2005.09.024

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 87, Issue 2 , Pages 222-228 , February 2006

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