Effects of Transcranial Ultrasound Therapy on Balance and Walking in Children with Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

Objective To observe the effects of transcranial ultrasound (TU) therapy on balance function and walking ability in children with dyskinetic cerebral palsy (CP). Methods From June, 2015 to February, 2016, 51 children with dyskinetic CP were randomly divided in-to control group (n=25) and TU group (n=26). All the children accepted routine rehabilitation, while TU group accepted TU in addition, 1.2 W/cm2 for 20 minutes per day, 5 times a week, for three weeks. They were evaluated with Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS), walking speed, step length and step width with footprint analysis before and after intervention. Results The PBS score, step length and walking speed im-proved in both groups after intervention (Z>4.112, t>3.338, P2.038, P<0.05). Conclusion TU therapy can improve balance function and walking ability in children with dyskinetic CP.