Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 151-158 , April 2007

EMG-based analysis of change in muscle activity during simulated driving

Received 20 September 2006 ,Revised 23 December 2006 ,Accepted 29 December 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2006.12.005

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 151-158 , April 2007