Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 185-190 , April 2010

A literature review of the methodology of EMG recordings of the diaphragm

Received 28 July 2008 ,Revised 24 February 2009 ,Accepted 26 February 2009.

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Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 185-190 , April 2010

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