Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8774863 | Nefrología | 2017 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
1) NMES improved muscle strength, functional capacity and quadriceps muscle composition in our patients. 2) Based on the results obtained, NMES could be a new therapeutic alternative to prevent muscle atrophy and progressive physical deterioration. 3) However, future studies are necessary to establish the potential beneficial effects of NMES in HD patients.
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Authors
Vicent Esteve, José Carneiro, Fátima Moreno, Miquel Fulquet, Salud Garriga, Mónica Pou, Verónica Duarte, Anna Saurina, Irati Tapia, Manel RamÃrez de Arellano,