Application of Surface Electromyography in Rehabilitation for Children with Cerebral Palsy

VernacularTitle:表面肌电图在脑性瘫痪康复中的应用
Author: Jingli XU ; Yanping FAN ; Zaorong DAI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: cerebral palsy, rehabilitation, surface electromyography
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2013;19(3):257-260
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the surface electromyography (sEMG) assist for the rehabilitation training for children with cerebral palsy. Methods 60 children with spastic diplegia were divided into treatment group (n=30) and control group (n=30). All the children received comprehensive rehabilitation, while the rehabilitation program were designed with the assist of sEMG in the treatment group. They were assessed with Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) before and 3 months after rehabilitation. Results There was no statistically improvement in dimension A, B, and C of GMFM (P>0.05), but was in the total score and the dimension D and E (P<0.0001). There was no statistical difference in dimension A, B, and C between 2 groups (P>0.05), but was in the total score and the dimension D and E (P<0.01) after rehabilitation. Conclusion The sEMG might be helpful for the rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy.