Therapeutic effects of functional electrical stimulation of the upper limb of eight children with cerebral palsy

Author: Wright P A; Granat M H

Journal / Proceeding: DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY,  (2000 Nov) 42 (11) 724-7. Journal code: 0006761. ISSN: 0012-1622.

Abstract: Functional electrical stimulation (FES) of the upper limb has been used for patients with a variety of neurological conditions, although few studies have been conducted on its use on the upper limb of children with cerebral palsy (CP). The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of cyclic FES on the wrist extensor muscles of a group of eight children (five boys, three girls) with hemiplegic CP (mean age 10 years). The study design involved a baseline (3 weeks), treatment (6 weeks), and follow-up (6 weeks). FES was applied for 30 minutes daily during the treatment period of the study. Improvements in hand function.

Institute: Bioengineering Unit, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland.. PhilipWright@bigfoot.com

Language: English