Figures & data
Table 1. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation-based interventions (n = 13).
Table 2. Functional electrical stimulation cycling-based interventions (n = 14).
Table 3. Standing and walking-based interventions (n = 8).
Table 4. Pharmacological interventions (n = 3).
Table 5. Mixed modality interventions (n = 12).
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