Effects of Neuromuscular Electric Stimulation on Salivation in Children with Cerebral Plasy
- VernacularTitle:神经肌肉电刺激治疗脑瘫患儿流涎症的临床观察
- Author:
Hualin DUAN
;
Huijia ZHANG
;
Hua YAN
;
Bin ZHANG
;
Mingzhu LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cerebral palsy, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, salivation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2010;16(5):453-454
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on salivated children with cerebral palsy. Methods43 salivated children with cerebral palsy were divided into NMES group (n=22) and control group (n=21). Both groups accepted the same routine treatment, while the NMES group was given the NMES in addition. All the children were evaluated before and 8 weeks after treatment with teacher drooling sizing (TDS). ResultsThe TDS of NMES group was significantly different with that of the control group (P<0.05) after treatment. ConclusionNMES can decrease the salivation in children with cerebral palsy, and promote their swallowing function.
