The effects of TENS on metatarsus plantarflexion and inversion in stroke patients
- VernacularTitle:TENS对脑卒中患者踝跖屈内翻的影响
- Author:
Yong-Hui WANG
;
Shou-Wei YUE
;
Li-Hua GUO
;
Xian-Hua CHEN
;
Jin-Gang ZHANG
;
Jiu-Jiang WANG
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
TENS;
Stroke;
Gastrocnemius;
Spasticity;
Chinese stroke scale
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2003;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the effects of TENS on metatarsus plantar flexion and inversion in stroke patients,and to explore its mechanism.Methods Thirty-two stroke patients with gastrocnemius spasticity were randomly divided into a control group (n=16) and a TENS group (n=16).All patients were treated with foot sup- ports,neurodevelopmental and manipulation therapies.In addition,the TENS group received TENS on the anterior tibialis,peroneus longus and brevis muscles.All patients were assessed in terms of their Chinese stroke scale(CSS) and H reflex scores before and after therapy.Results Compared with those in the control group,the H reflex scores in the TENS group were obviously decreased,while H reflex latency was prolonged and H/M was reduced. Gait in the TENS group was evidently improved.Conclusion TENS is an effective therapy to decrease gastrocnemi- us spasticity and to improve the gait of stroke patients.
