Galvanismo descendente: estudio preliminar / Descending galvanism: preliminary study
Med. reabil
;
31(3): 72-75, set.-dez. 2012. tab, graf
Article
in Spanish
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| ID: lil-775899
RESUMEN
La corriente galvánica produce cambios fisiológicos desde el punto de vista terapéutico. El objetivo del trabajo es valorar la efectividad del galvanismo descendente en la disminución de la espasticidad. En el Centro Internacional de Restauración Neurológica de octubre 2009/mayo 2010 se realizó un estudio a 10 pacientes que participaron en el programa de restauración neurológica por 28 días, que al examen físico presentaban espasticidad, tiempo de evolución superior a seis meses, además se les indicó electroterapia, valorándose al inicio y final del tratamiento la espasticidad mediante la escala de Ashworth. Se comprobó la efectividad del galvinismo descendente en la disminución de la espasticidad, obteniendo resultados positivos al disminir su categoría inicial en la escala de Ashworth, permitiendo mayor calidad en su rehabilitación.
ABSTRACT
The galvanic current produces physiologic changes from the therapeutic point of view. The objective of this investigation is to value the effectiveness of the descending galvinism for the diminishing of Spasticity. A study was performed with 10 patients at the International Center of Neurologic Restoration (CIREN) from October 2009 to May 2010. The patients participated in the Neurologic Restoration Program for 28 days, presenting spasticity al physical exam and an evolution timer over 6 months, electrotherapy was indicated for spasticity and it was accessed at the beginning and end of treatment through Ashworth scale. The effectiveness of descending galvinism as to the diminishing of spasticity was thus confirmed, and positive results were obtained as its initial category in Ashworth scale diminished, elbowing a greater quality in the rehabilitation.
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Main subject:
Electric Stimulation Therapy
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Muscle Spasticity
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Med. reabil
Journal subject:
MEDICINA FISICA E REABILITACAO
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Cuba
Institution/Affiliation country:
Centro Internacional de Restauración Neurológica - CIREN/CU
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