Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 1-12 , February 2012

Methodology of electromyographic analysis of the trunk muscles during walking in healthy subjects: A literature review

Received 3 November 2010 ,Revised 4 March 2011 ,Accepted 13 April 2011.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2011.04.005

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 1-12 , February 2012

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