Tidal volume and diaphragm muscle activity in rats with cervical spinal cord injury

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to make an experimental model of cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI) using Wistar rats, in order to analyze the influence of CSCI on the respiratory function. [Subjects] Thirty-two male 12-week-old Wistar rats were used. [Methods] The CSCI was made at the level...

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Main Authors: Imagita, Hidetaka, Nishikawa, Akira, Sakata, Susumu, Nishii, Yasue, Minematsu, Akira, Moriyama, Hideki, Kanemura, Naohiko, Shindo, Hanae
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: The Society of Physical Therapy Science 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4395716/