Considerations for use of the Hoffmann reflex in exercise studies.

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Published in Eur J Appl Physiol on March 07, 2002

Authors

E Paul Zehr1

Author Affiliations

1: Neurophysiology Laboratory, E-435/439 VVC, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, and Centre for Neuroscience, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. T6G 2H9. pzehr@ualberta.ca

Associated clinical trials:

The Effects of Spinal Manipulation on Central Nervous System Activity Measured by Reflexive Calf Muscle Recruitment | NCT02848456

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