Effect of Surface Electromyogram Biofeedback Stimulation on Lower Limb Function with Stroke Hemiplegia

VernacularTitle:表面肌电生物反馈对脑卒中偏瘫患者下肢运动功能的影响
Author: Yuling WU ; Jianqiang LIN ; Lihong WU ; Xiaomin SUN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: biofeedback, stroke, hemiplegia, motor function, integrated electromyography
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2011;17(8):722-724
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of surface electromyogram biofeedback stimulation on lower limb function of stroke hemiplegicpatients. Methods 30 stroke patients following hemiplegia were divided into 2 groups: observation group (n=15) and control group(n=15). 2 groups were given conventional rehabilitation training. The observation group added surface electromyogram biofeedback stimulationtraining, while the control group added acupuncture. Brunnstrom's recovery stages, the Fugl-Meyer Assessment(FMA) and electromyographicparameters were assessed before and 4 courses after the treatment. Results Both groups had significantly higher Brunnstrom's andFMA scores and better integrated electromyogram (P<0.05), but the observation group was significantly better than the control group afterthe treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion Surface electromyogram biofeedback stimulation training can facilitate to provide satisfactory rehabilitationeffects for lower limb function of hemiplegic stroke patients.