Publication: Chiropractic alters TMS induced motor neuronal excitability: preliminary findings
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Haavik, Heidi
Niazi, Imran Khan
Duehr, Jens
Kinget, Mat
Ugincius, Paulius
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The objective of this study was to use the electromyography (EMG) via surface and intramuscular single motor unit recordings to further characterize the immediate sensorimotor effects of spinal manipulation and a control intervention using TMS. The results provide evidence that spinal manipulation of dysfunctional spinal segments increases low threshold motoneurone excitability.
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Springer International Publishing Ag
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Biomedical engineering, Robotics, Rehabilitation
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Replace, Repair, Restore, Relieve - Bridging Clinical and Engineering Solutions in Neurorehabilitation
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10.1007/978-3-319-08072-7_8