Electromyographic Biofeedback on Hemiplegic Patients with Cerebral Infarction
- VernacularTitle:肌电生物反馈对偏瘫肢体功能的影响
- Author:
Zhixian LI
;
Jianglai BAI
;
Huikun PING
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cerebral infarction, hemiplegia, electromyographic biofeedback
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2009;15(8):765-766
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of electromyographic biofeedback therapy on hemiplegia of patients with cerebral infarction.Methods 122 hemiplegic patients were divided into observed group (n=61) and control group (n=61). The two groups all received physical therapy 6 times a week for two weeks in addition to regular medication. In the meantime the observed group received electromyographic biofeedback. All patients were evaluated with NIHSS, Fugl-Meyer Assesment(FMA) and Barthel Index(BI). Results The improvement in the observed group was greater than in control group in NIHSS, FMA and BI.Conclusion The eletromyographic biofeedback can improve motor function of hemiplegic patients and do benefit their activities of daily living.
