Effects of Electromyography Biofeedback on Dystonia after Hepatolenticular Degeneration
- VernacularTitle:肌电生物反馈对肝豆状核变性患者下肢肌张力障碍的影响
- Author:
Yongsheng HAN
;
Yuqiang MAO
;
Yongzhu HAN
;
Qinfan LI
;
Kai LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hepatolenticular degeneration, dystonia, electromyography biofeedback, acupuncture, lower extremities function
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2011;17(7):646-649
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the clinical efficacy of electromyography biofeedback on dystonia after hepatolenticular degeneration.Methods 40 patients with dystonia after hepatolenticular degeneration were divided into treatment group (n=20) and control group (n=20).All patients were treated with copper-cleaning, clonazepam and benzhexol hydrochloride etc., and acupuncture. The treatment group wastreated with electromyographic biofeedback in addition. They were assessed with modified Ashworth scale, modified Barthel index, and ankledorsiflexion active range of motion. Results The lower extremities function of all patients improved after treatment (P<0.05) and thetreatment group improved more than the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Electromyography biofeedback is more effective to improvethe lower extremities function and activity of daily living in patients with hepatolenticular degeneration following dystonia.
