Effects of Electromyography-triggered Stimulation on Hand Function Post Stroke

VernacularTitle:肌电触发电刺激疗法对脑卒中患者手功能的影响
Author: Zheng JIANG ; Sufang CAI ; Hui WANG ; Xuefeng LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: stroke, hand function, electromyography-triggered stimulation, neuromuscular electric stimulation, rehabilitation
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2013;19(1):60-62
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the effectiveness of electromyography-triggered stimulation on the hand function post stroke.Methods 40 stroke patients were divided into electromyography-triggered stimulation group and neuromuscular electric stimulation group.They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), active range of motion of wrist extension (WE-AROM) and modified Barthel index (MBI) before and 6 weeks after treatment. Results The scores of all the assessments improved in both groups after treatment (P<0.001),and improved more in the electromyography-triggered stimulation group than in the neuromuscular electric stimulation group (P<0.05).Conclusion Compared with neuromuscular electrical stimulation, electromyography-triggered stimulation may further improve the hand function post stroke