Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Spastic Diplegia:Surface Electromyography Study

VernacularTitle:电刺激治疗痉挛型双瘫患儿疗效的表面肌电分析
Author: Jingli XU ; Lin LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: spastic diplegia, functional electrical stimulation, surface electromyography(sEMG)
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2008;14(3):247-248
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To value the application of surface electromyography(sEMG)in assessing the functional electrical stimulation(FES)used in children with spastic diplegia.Methods 20 children with spastic diplegia were treated with FES.They were assessed with the sEMG and the clinical assessment before and after treatment.Results After treatment,the iEMG of the biceps brachii and quadriceps decreased significantly on the functional position,but increased significantly when the muscles contracted.Conclusion FES can reduce the spasticity and increase the strength of the limbs in children with spastic diplegia.The sEMG can be used as an objective assessment tool.