Parental Reviews On Outcome 0f Night Splints In Children With Spastic Diplegia - A Regional Survey In Kerala, India

Orthotic supports play a very vital role in preventing limb deformities and supporting it in its functions. The aims and objectives of prescribing an orthotic splint for children with cerebral palsy varies widely. Basically there are two types of splints – Supportive & Positional splints. Positional splints aims to improve and maintain muscle lengths and joint positions. These are usually prescribed as night splints. However, how far these splinting meet its expectations are not known. In this survey, we studied the parents’ satisfaction range of 68 cases with spastic cerebral palsy and presented along with our inference.

Association Of Risk Factors Of Cerebral Palsy – A Matched Case Control Study

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the leading causes of childhood disability worldwide. The exact etiology of CP is poorly understood, but many risk factors are related to problems during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. The age and sex-matched control study were done to evaluate the association of perinatal risk factors with the development of CP among children in a rural area. Methods: The study was conducted in the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR). Seventy clinically diagnosed CP children as cases and 70 children without CP as controls were included. Information regarding perinatal risk factors was collected from the parents of the children. Data were collected and statistically analyzed by using the Mc-Nemar chi-square test. Results: The study results suggested that children with male sex (53%) had a higher incidence of CP compared to female (47%) children. Spastic diplegia (60%) was the most common subtype of CP. The significant ‘p’ value (< 0.01) reveals that all the perinatal risk factors are associated with the development of CP. Conclusion: This study concluded that spastic diplegia was the most common subtype of CP. The perinatal risk factors such as preterm, low birth weight, birth asphyxia, and neonatal seizures had a significant association with the development of CP.

Effects of NMES and Horseback Riding Using a Robotic Device on the Trunk Muscle Activity and Gross Motor Function in Children with Spastic Diplegia

PURPOSE: This study examined the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and horseback riding using a robotic device on the trunk muscle activity and gross motor function in children with spastic diplegia. METHODS: Children with spastic diplegia were divided into two groups: an experimental group (NMES and horseback riding using a robotic device [n=10]) and a control group (placebo NMES and horseback riding using a robotic device [n=10]). Each group received general physical therapy and occupational therapy. Each intervention involved the administration of NMES for 15 minutes and horseback riding using robotic device therapy for 15 minutes three times a week for 4 weeks. The evaluation included both the rectus abdominis muscles (RA), external oblique muscles (EO), thoracic paraspinal muscles (TP), and lumbar paraspinal muscles (LP) activity and GMFM. RESULTS: The RA, EO, TP, and LP muscle activity, GMFM C, D, and E were increased significantly in the experimental and control groups. A significant increase in both the TP muscle activity and GMFM D was observed in the experimental group compared to the control group. CONCLUSION: This study showed that horseback riding using a robotic device is an effective intervention for trunk muscle activity and GMFM in children with spastic diplegia. However, if NMES is added to the back muscles, it is possible to further increase the thoracic paraspinal muscle activity and standing ability.

Effects of Children's Crawling-Promotion-Training-Robot on Rehabilitation of Children with Spastic Diplegia / 中国康复理论与实践

@#Objective To observe the effects of Children's Crawling-Promotion-Training-Robot on gross motor function and cognitive function in children with spastic diplegia.Methods From January to December, 2017, 60 children with spastic diplegia were selected and randomly divided into three groups, with 20 cases in each group. All the groups received routine comprehensive rehabilitation therapy. In addition, group I received manual crawling training, group II was treated with crawler-training therapy, and group III was treated with Children's Crawling-Promotion-Training-Robot. They were treated ten minutes every day, five days a week for twelve weeks. Before and after treatment, the gross motor development, the muscle tension and cognitive function were evaluated with Gross Motor Function Measure Scale-88 (GMFM-88), modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and developmental quotient (DQ) in Gesell Developmental Scale (GDS), respectively.Results After treatment, the overall percentage of GMFM-88 and the score of C dimension which were tightly tied to crawling and kneeling improved in all the groups (t>17.438, P<0.001), and the score was better in groups II and III than in group I (P<0.05), especially in group III (P<0.05); the score of MAS improved in all the groups (t>2.144, P<0.05), and no significant difference was found among them (F=0.199, P>0.05); the score of DQ in GDS improved in groups II and III (t>3.040, P<0.001), and the score was better in groups II and III than in group I (P<0.05), especially in group III (P<0.05).Conclusion Children's Crawling-Promotion-Training-Robot could improve the gross motor and cognitive function of children with spastic diplegia, which is better than manual crawling training and crawler-training.

Clinical Observation of Acupuncture plus Kinesiotherapy for Spastic Diplegia / 上海针灸杂志

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture plus kinesiotherapy in treating spastic diplegia. Method Sixty-nine kids with cerebral palsy were randomized into two groups. Thirty-five cases in the treatment group were intervened by acupuncture plus kinesiotherapy, while 34 cases in the control group by kinesiotherapyalone. After 3-month treatment, the release of gastrocnemius muscle tension of lower limbs (modified Ashworth Scale and foot dorsiflexion angle), improvement of standing, walking and running function [D and E items of Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM)],and activities of daily living (ADL) were observed in the two groups.Result After treatment, the gastrocnemius muscle tension of both lower limbs declined in both groups, manifested by the increase of Ashworth score and extension of foot dorsiflexion, with statistical significances (P<0.05); the D and E item scores of GMFM increased significantly after treatment in both groups (P<0.05); after treatment, the ADL scores increased significantly in both groups (P<0.05). After the treatment, the increase of Ashworth score and extension of foot dorsiflexion in the treatment group were more significant than those in the control group (P<0.05); the D and E item scores of GMFM in the treatment group were superior to those in the control group (P<0.05); the ADL score in the treatment group was superior to that in the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion Acupuncture plus kinesiotherapy is effective in treating spastic diplegia.

Resultado funcional de la cirugía multinivel en pacientes con parálisis cerebral, Instituto Teletón Santiago-Chile / Functional results in single event multilevel surgery in cerebral palsy patients, Teletón Institute Santiago-Chile, 2010-2013

The single event multilevel surgery (SEMLS) is a procedure preferably for patients with cerebral palsy (CP), including several orthopedic surgeries in one surgical time, and involves at least two levels joints of lower extremities, seeking to optimize gait. It is based on biomechanical principles provided by the gait lab (GL). Objective: To evaluate the impact of SEMLS in the gait of patients with CP spastic diplegia, one year after surgery. Patients and Methods: Retrospective study with review of medical records of 61 patients undergoing SEMLS. 23 out of 61 subjects accomplished the inclusion criteria. GL data before and after surgery was summarized in Gait deviation index (GDI), cadence and velocity, as well as functional mobility scale (FMS). Patients were categorized in two groups according to the Gross motor function classification system (GMFCS) as “A” for I-II GMFCS and “B” for III GMFCS. Statistical comparison was performed using Wilcoxon test. Results: The average SEMLS include 6.19 procedures per patient. Overall, significant variations in GDI (p < 0.0001) and cadence (p < 0.007) were found. In the subgroup A, there were significant changes in all GL variables (p < 0.009). In subgroup B, a significant effect was only found for GDI. Although FMS showed improvement, it was not statistically significant for 50 m and 500 m, in both subgroups and the total population (14 patients). Conclusion: Significant improvement was seen in CP spastic diplegic patients, for both cadence and GDI after one year SEMLS, particularly in the subgroup with independent walking...

La cirugía multinivel (CMN), es un procedimiento usado preferentemente en pacientes con parálisis cerebral (PC) que reúne varias cirugías ortopédicas en un tiempo quirúrgico involucrando como mínimo dos niveles articulares de extremidades inferiores, buscando optimizar la marcha. Se basa en principios biomecánicos aportados por el laboratorio de marcha (LM). Objetivo: Evaluar el impacto de CMN en la marcha de pacientes con PC tipo diplejía espástica, a un año postcirugía. Pacientes y Método: Estudio de cohorte única, retrospectivo. Se revisaron fichas de 61 pacientes intervenidos con CMN, 23 cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. Se obtuvo datos de LM pre y a un año postoperatorio, resumidos en cadencia del paso, velocidad, Gait Deviation Index (GDI), y Functional Mobility Scale (FMS); los sujetos se dividieron en subgrupos: “A” con Gross Motor Function Clasification System (GMFCS) I-II y “B” con GMFCS III. Se realizó comparación estadística mediante test de Wilcoxon con p < 0,05. Resultados: En promedio se realizaron 6,19 procedimientos quirúrgicos por paciente. En el grupo total se obtuvo variaciones significativas en GDI (p < 0,0001) y cadencia (p < 0,007). En el subgrupo A hay variaciones significativas en todas las variables de marcha (p < 0,009). En subgrupo B hay variaciones significativas sólo en GDI. Para la escala FMS existió mejoría, sin significancia estadística en 50 m y 500 m, en los 14 pacientes examinados y en los subgrupos. Conclusión: Se observa mejoría en la marcha de pacientes PC tipo diplejía espástica, en cadencia y GDI, tras un año post CMN, particularmente en el subgrupo A, con marcha independiente...

Movement patterns during the process of standing up in children with spastic diplegia / Padrões de movimento durante o processo de levantar em crianças com diplegia espástica / Patrones de movimiento durante el proceso de levantar en niños con diplejía espástica

The analysis of the movement patterns of children with spastic diplegia (SD) during the process of standing up can contribute to a better understanding of postural control. The purpose of this study was to describe the movement patterns during this task in children with SD and typical development and to analyze the differences according to their age group. Participated 40 children (38-154 months), 20 children with SD and 20 children with typical development. The participants were instructed to lie down in a supine position and quickly stand up (10 trials). Motor task sessions were videotaped and subsequently analyzed. Children with SD had more asymmetrical and less efficient movement patterns in the Upper Limbs (UL), Axial Region (AR) and Lower Limbs (LL). The oldest group of children with SD did not have more mature and efficient movement patterns, and the oldest children with typical development have more mature and efficient movement patterns in the UL and AR.

A análise dos padrões de movimento de crianças com diplegia espástica (DE) durante o movimento de levantar pode contribuir para uma melhor compreensão do controle postural. O objetivo do estudo foi descrever os padrões de movimento durante esta tarefa em crianças com DE e com desenvolvimento típico e analisar as diferenças de acordo com a idade. Participaram 40 crianças (38-154 meses), 20 crianças com DE e 20 crianças com desenvolvimento típico. Os participantes foram instruídos para se deitarem em posição de decúbito dorsal e levantarem-se rapidamente (10 tentativas). As sessões foram gravadas e analisadas posteriormente. As crianças com DE apresentaram padrões de movimentos mais assimétricos e menos eficientes nos Membros Superiores (MS), Região Axial (RA) e Membros Inferiores (MI). As crianças mais velhas com DE não apresentaram padrões de movimento mais maduros e eficientes, e as mais velhas com desenvolvimento típico apresentaram padrões movimentos mais eficientes e maduros nos MS e RA.

El análisis de los patrones de movimiento de los niños con diplejía espástica (DE) durante el movimiento de levantar puede contribuir para una mejor comprensión del control postural. El objetivo del estudio fue describir los patrones de movimiento durante esta tarea en niños con DE y con desarrollo típico y analizar las diferencias en función de la edad. Participaron 40 niños (38-154 meses), 20 niños con DE y 20 niños con desarrollo típico. Los participantes fueron instruidos para que se echaran en decúbito dorsal y se levantaran rápidamente (10 intentos). Las sesiones fueron gravadas y analizadas posteriormente. Los niños con DE presentaron patrones de movimientos más asimétricos y menos eficientes en los miembros superiores (MS), región axial (RA) y miembros inferiores (MI). Los niños más viejos con DE no mostraron patrones de movimiento más eficientes y maduros, y los más viejos con desarrollo típico mostraron patrones de movimientos más eficientes y maduros en los MS y RA.

Effect of hippo therapy on balance and function in children with spastic diplegia.

Introduction: Hippo therapy is a form of physical, occupational and speech therapy in which a therapist uses the characteristic movements of a horse. The horse's pelvis has a similar three dimensional movement to the human's pelvis at the walk. This movement provides physical and sensory input which is variable, rhythmic and repetitive which leads to improvement in spasticity and balance. Objective: The study aimed to find the effect of hippo therapy on balance and function in children with spastic diplegia Material and methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted at College of Physiotherapy, Ahmadabad. Sixteen children (8 in control group (A) and 8 in experimental group (B) with spastic cerebral palsy, aged 3 to 10 years with GMFCS level 1, 2, body weight less than 35 kg were include. Children with history of botulism toxin injection within 6 months, selective dorsal rhizotomy or orthopedic surgery within 1 year, moderate to severe intellectual disability, uncontrolled seizures, and poor visual or hearing acuity were exclude. Both groups were given neuro developmental technique (NDT), group B was given additional hippo therpy (riding on horse with minimal support as required) for 15 minutes twice a week. Outcome measures were Pediatric balance scale (PBS), GMFM 66, 88, Modified Ashworth scale. Level of significance was kept at 5%. Result: Within group, analysis did not show significant difference in PBS score ( W2.214, p = 0.027). Within group analysis for group B showed significant difference in both GMFM score (W= 2.207, p = 0.027) and PBS score (W = 2.214, p = 0.027). Between group analysis for GMFM score showed significant difference (U = 0.500, p = 0.005). But there was no significant difference in between group analysis for PBS score (U = 12.00, p = 0.321). Conclusion: Hippo therapy and NDT both have similar effect for improving balance in spastic diplegic children. But Hippo therapy has an additional effect for improving gross motor function.

Intelligence Level and Structure of Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy / 中国康复理论与实践

@# Objective To investigate the intelligence level and structure of children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Methods 67 children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy were evaluated with Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence and Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Chinese Revised. Results The total intelligence quotients were (71.10±15.95) in the younger children (aged below 6 years and 5 months) and (73.12±16.02) in the older children (aged above 6 years and 5 months). The ratio of mental deficiency (44.78%) was less than that of children with cerebral palsy. For the older children, their verbal intelligence quotient was higher than performance intelligence quotient (P<0.01), and their scores of space and concentration factors were lower than that of conception and acquisition factors (P<0.05). Conclusion The intelligence development delayed in the children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, but better than that of children with cerebral palsy, with special structure.

Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine Bubble Bath on Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy / 中国康复理论与实践

@#Objective To observe the effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine bubble bath on the children with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy. Methods 13 children with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy received routine rehabilitation and bubble bath (control group), while 14 children received routine rehabilitation and Traditional Chinese Medicine bubble bath (experimental group). All the children were assessed with Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66) and Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) of triceps surae muscle before and 10 weeks after treatment.Results The total score of GMFM-66 increased (P<0.001) and the MAS score decreased in both groups (P<0.01) after treatment. The dimensions B, D, and E of GMFM-66 only increased in the experimental group (P<0.05). The MAS score decreased more in the experimental group than in the control group after treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion Traditional Chinese Medicine bubble bath can improve gross motor function and reduce triceps surae muscle tension of the children with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy.

Sjogren Larsson Syndrome.

Sjogren Larsson Syndrome( SLS) is a rare neuroectodermal disorder characterized by congenital icthyosis, mental retardation and spastic diplegia along with pathognomic opthalmological findings. We report two siblings with Sjogren Larsson Syndrome from an Indian family but, without eye involvement.

Therapeutic effects of a horse riding simulator in children with cerebral palsy / Efeitos terapêuticos de um simulador de equitação em crianças portadoras de paralisia cerebral

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of horse ridding simulator on the sitting postural control of children with spastic diplegia. METHOD: Forty children were randomly divided in a group using the simulator (RS) and a group performing conventional physical therapy (CT). FScan/Fmat equipment was used to register maximal displacement in antero-posterior (AP) and medio-lateral (ML) directions with children in sitting position. At the pre and post intervention stage both groups were classified according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) and, after intervention, by the AUQEI questionnaire (Autoquestionnaire Qualité de vie Enfant Image). RESULTS: Comparison between groups disclosed statistically significant pos-intervention improvement both in the AP (p<0.0001) as in the ML (p<0.0069) direction in the RS group. CONCLUSION: The horse ridding simulator produced significant improvement in the postural control of children in sitting position, additionally showing a higher motor functionality and a better acceptance of the therapeutic intervention.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar os efeitos terapêuticos de um simulador de equitação no controle postural sentado de crianças portadoras de diplegia espástica. MÉTODO: Quarenta crianças foram aleatoriamente divididas em dois grupos: 20 utilizaram o simulador (GS) e 20 realizaram fisioterapia convencional (TC). Foi efetuado o registro dos deslocamentos máximos na direção ântero-posterior (AP) e médio-lateral (ML) com a criança sentada, utilizando-se o sistema FScan/Fmat. Antes e após intervenção as crianças foram classificadas pelo Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) e, após intervenção, pelo AUQEI (Autoquestionnaire Qualité de vie Enfant Image). RESULTADOS: Melhora estatisticamente significativa dos deslocamentos máximos foi observada após intervenção tanto na direção AP (p<0,0001) quanto na ML (p<0,0069) no grupo GS quando comparado ao grupo TC. CONCLUSÃO: O simulador de equitação produziu melhora significativamente maior no controle postural da criança sentada, aliada a maior funcionalidade motora e melhor aceitação da intervenção terapêutica.

Evaluation of Botulinum Toxin A for Spastic Dipledia by Surface Electromyography / 中国康复理论与实践

@# Objective To evaluate the effect of Botulinum Toxin A (BTX-A) on spastic diplegia by surface electromyography (sEMG). Methods 50 children with cerebral palsy following spastic diplegia were recruited and injected with BTX-A in triceps surae. They were assessed with the clinical test and the sEMG before and after the treatment. Results After the treatment, the integrated electromyography(iEMG) of triceps surae and foot dorsiflexion angle all decreased. Conclusion sEMG is an objective tool to assess the change of spasticity in children with diplegia after BTX-A injection.

Reliability of Visual Classification of Sagittal Gait Patterns in Patients with Bilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the reliability of inspection-based classification of sagittal gait patterns in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy (CP). METHOD: Video clip recordings of gait patterns and sagittal kinematic data obtained by a computerized motion analysis system from 91 patients with bilateral spastic CP were reviewed. The abnormal gait patterns were classified into 4 groups using the method described by Rodda et al. Visual observation-based classification (visual classification) was compared with classification by 3D analysis-based methods (3D classification). The reliabilities of visual classifications made by an experienced physician and a trainee physician were analyzed. RESULTS: The consistency of inspection-based gait classification using kinematic data analysis was demonstrated by an experienced physician (Kappa coefficient (k)=0.67, p<0.001). However, the consistency was low for the trainee physician (k=0.37, p<0.001). Group III (apparent equinus) was commonly confused with group IV (crouch gait) by the trainee physician, resulting in lower agreement for those two evaluation groups than for other patterns. Video observation showed low reliability in comparisons made between the experienced and the trainee physician (k=0.37, p<0.001). CONCLUSION: There was substantial agreement of gait classification between video observation and kinematic data analysis by the experienced physician, but not by the trainee physician. Low reliability was also demonstrated for inspection-based gait classification.

Prognóstico motor e perspectivas atuais na paralisia cerebral / Motor prognosis and current perspectives in cerebral palsy

A paralisia cerebral é uma sequela de agressão encefálica caracterizada por transtorno motor não evolutivo quanto à sua lesão. De acordo com o local da lesão pode provocar diferentes seqüelas que resultam em incapacidade funcional. OBJETIVO: revisar de forma não sistemática sobre o tema paralisia cerebral, enfocando o seu prognóstico motor, incluindo expectativa de vida e funcionalidade. MÉTODO: utilização das bases de dados Medline e LILACS, dos últimos quinze anos, com os unitermos paralisia cerebral, quadriplegia, diplegia, hemiplegia, prognóstico. RESULTADOS: foram listados 474 artigos científicos, sendo selecionados para esta revisão 34 artigos com base em: título, resumo, assunto, originalidade e disponibilidade de acesso pelo portal da CAPES. Foram identificadas as variáveis que podem influenciar o prognóstico motor nas crianças com paralisia cerebral. O prejuízo motor das crianças com paralisia cerebral está diretamente relacionado com o nível de gravidade da paralisia cerebral, assistência terapêutica e o tipo apresentado pelas crianças. Os pacientes com hemiplegia resultante de paralisia cerebral apresentam um prognóstico motor mais favorável comparado aos diplégicos e quadriplégicos

Effects of Hydrotherapy on Pulmonary Function of Children with Spastic Diplegia / 中国康复理论与实践

@#ObjectiveTo observe the characteristic of pulmonary function of children with spastic diplegia and the effects of hydrotherapy on it. Methods30 children with spastic diplegia were divided into hydrotherapy group and control group, who received hydrotherapy and routine rehabilitation or routine rehabilitation only. All patients were tested their pulmonary function and the maximum phonation time before and 2 months after treatment. The longest breath holding time in water of the hydrotherapy group were recorded. ResultsThe vital capacity (VC), expiratory reserve volume (ERV), inspiratory capacity (IC), forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), maximum ventilatory volume (MVV), peak expiratory flow (PEF) in all the children decreased significantly compared with the predicted value (P=0.000), but a second rate (FEV1/FVC) didn't （P=0.141）. After treatment, the VC, FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, MVV, PEF values and their percentage of predicted value improved （P＜0.05）, as well as the maximum phonation time （P＜0.05）. ERV, IC values and their percentage of predicted value improved a little from pre-treatment in the control group （P＞0.05）, but significantly in the hydrotherapy group （P<0.05）. The percentage of predicted value of VC, ERV, IC, FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, MVV, and PEF, and the maximum phonation time improved more in the hydrotherapy group than in the control （P＜0.05）. The longest breath holding time in water improved in the hydrotherapy group after treatment （P=0.000）. ConclusionThe pulmonary function impaired in spastic diplegic children, and can be improved with the rehabilitation, especially with the hydrotherapy in addition.

Effect of Electromyographic Biofeedback with Electric Stimulation Training on Dorsiflexion of Foot of Children with Spastic Diplegia / 中国康复理论与实践

@#Objective To investigate the effect of electromyographic biofeedback with electric stimulation (Est-EMGBFT) training on dorsiflexion of foot of cerebral palsy children with spastic diplegia type.Methods 66 cerebral palsy children with spastic diplegia type were randomly divided into the treatment group and control group with 33 cases in each group. The treatment group was treated with rehabilitation training plus Est-EMGBFT, while the control group with rehabilitation training only. The manual muscle test (MMT) of tibial muscle and the ankle joint initiative range of motion (I-ROM) were performed before and after 4 courses of treatment, and the treatment group was assessed by electromyographic (EMG) apparatus additionally.Results After treatment, the muscular force of children in the treatment group was higher than those in the control group significantly ( P<0.01) and the level of integrated electromyography (iEMG) and root mean square (RMS) assessed by sEMG increased significantly ( P<0.05), the I-ROM of the treatment group was higher than the control group significantly ( P<0.05).Conclusion Est-EMGBFT training can provide a satisfactory rehabilitation effect for the dorsiflexion of foot of cerebral palsy children with spastic diplegia type.

Comparison of Acupuncture and Massage to Ueda Test on Children with Spastic Diplegia / 中国康复理论与实践

@#Objective To compare the effects of acupuncture and massage and Ueda test on spasticity and passive ankle-joint range of motion of children with spastic diplegia.Methods Based on conventional treatment, thirty children of the experimental group were treated with acupuncture and massage, and that of the control group were treated with Ueda test.Results After treatment, the spasticity and passive ankle-joint range of motion of children in the experimental group and control group all improved ( P<0.05). The therapeutic effect of the experimental group was superior to that of the control group ( P<0.05).Conclusion The effect of acupuncture and massage is better than Ueda test in decreasing muscular tension.

Effect of Electromyographic Biofeedback Therapy on Spastic Diplegia Children with Cerebral Palsy / 中国康复理论与实践

@#Objective To investigate the curative effect of electromyographic(EMG) biofeedback therapy on spastic diplegia children with cerebral palsy.Methods42 children were divided into the treatment group(n=22) and control group(n=20) randomly.The treatment group was treated with rehabilitation training plus EMG biofeedback training,while the control group with rehabilitation training solely.Manual muscle test(MMT) was performed before and 3 months after treatment,and the treatment group was assessed by electromyographic apparatus additionally.ResultsAfter EMG biofeedback training,the muscular force of children in the treatment group was higher than those in the control group significantly(P<0.05) and the level of root mean square(RMS) and integrated electromyography(iEMG) assessed by surface electromyography(sEMG) increased significantly(P<0.05).ConclusionEMG biofeedback training can provide a satisfactory treatment for spastic diplegia children with cerebral palsy.Electromyographic apparatus is effective to assess muscular force.

Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Spastic Diplegia:Surface Electromyography Study / 中国康复理论与实践

@#Objective To value the application of surface electromyography(sEMG)in assessing the functional electrical stimulation(FES)used in children with spastic diplegia.Methods 20 children with spastic diplegia were treated with FES.They were assessed with the sEMG and the clinical assessment before and after treatment.Results After treatment,the iEMG of the biceps brachii and quadriceps decreased significantly on the functional position,but increased significantly when the muscles contracted.Conclusion FES can reduce the spasticity and increase the strength of the limbs in children with spastic diplegia.The sEMG can be used as an objective assessment tool.