Effects of NMES and Horseback Riding Using a Robotic Device on the Trunk Muscle Activity and Gross Motor Function in Children with Spastic Diplegia
Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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(6): 123-128, 2018.
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em Coreano
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ABSTRACT
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.
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Assunto principal:
Paralisia Cerebral
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Terapia Ocupacional
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Reto do Abdome
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Estimulação Elétrica
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Músculos do Dorso
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Músculos Paraespinais
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Espasticidade Muscular
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Músculos
Tipo de estudo:
Ensaio Clínico Controlado
Limite:
Criança
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
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