Effect of Electromyographic Biofeedback on Lower Limbs Motor Function in Hemiplegics post Stroke

VernacularTitle:肌电生物反馈疗法对脑卒中偏瘫患者下肢运动功能的效果
Author: Zhibin LI ; Shangwu FENG ; Shunyi HUANG ; Qiyong WU ; Jinping YE
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: electromyographic biofeedback, exercise, stroke, hemiplegia, lower limbs, motor function
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2013;19(11):1046-1048
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback on lower limbs motor function in stroke patients with hemiplegia. Methods 60 stroke patients with hemiplegia were divided into treatment group (n=30) and control group (n=30). Both groups accepted exercise therapy, and the treatment group accpted EMG biofeedback in addition. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and Barthel Index (BI) before and 4 weeks after treatment. Results There was no significant difference between 2 groups in the scores of FMA, BBS and BI before treatments (P>0.05). All the scores significantly improved after treatments in both groups (P<0.05), and improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Electromyographic biofeedback can further improve lower limbs motor function, balance and activities of daily living of stroke patients with hemiplegia.