Effect of Horizontal Multi-joint Arm Continuous Passive Motion on Tension and Strength of Biceps Brachii of Patients with Stroke

VernacularTitle:水平位上肢持续被动运动训练对脑卒中患者肱二头肌肌张力及肌力的疗效
Author: Feijing ZHANG ; Jian GUO ; Qingchuan GUO ; Yafeng REN ; Jing WANG ; Xiaodong FENG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: stroke, upper limbs, continuous passive motion, muscle strength, muscle tension, surface electromyography
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(9):808-809
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of horizontal multi-joint arm continuous passive motion (CPM) training on muscle tension and strength of biceps brachii of patients with stroke. Methods 60 patients with stroke were divided into treatment group (n=30) and control group (n=30). All the patients accepted routine medication and rehabilitation. The treatment group accepted horizontal multi-joint arm CPM training in addition. Their surface electromyography of biceps brachii was analyzed with surface electromyography analysis system: tension and strength before and after treatment. Results The tension and strength of biceps brachii improved in both groups after treatment (P<0.05), and improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion The horizontal multi-joint arm CPM training may relieve the muscle tension and enhance the strength of biceps brachii after stroke