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http://dx.doi.org/10.18064/JKASI.2016.14.2.001

The Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Hand Function of Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy  

Bang, Hyun-Soo (Dept. of Physical Therapy, College of Nursing and Health Science, Gimcheon University)
Kim, Dong-Hyun (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, College of Nursing and Health Science, Gimcheon University)
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The Journal of Korean Academy of Sensory Integration / v.14, no.2, 2016 , pp. 1-10 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: This study aims investigating the effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) on hand function of children with spastic cerebral palsy. Methods: The participants of this study are 20 children with spastic cerebral palsy aged between 11 to 16 years old. All the subjects underwent 24 sessions of FES during 8 weeks. Each FES was 20 minutes per session, and 3 sessions of FES were provided in a week. Measurements used to assess hand function are Jebsen Hand Function Test, Modified Ashworth Scale and 3D Motion Analysis. After establishment of the baseline for each client by all the measurements, reevaluations were performed every 2 weeks using Jebsen Hand Function Test and the Modified Ashworth Scale. The 3D Motion Analysis was performed only before- and after the 8 weeks of FES treatment. Results: After the FES, there was significant decrease in completed time for the all 6 subtasks of Jebsen Hand Function Test were (p<.05) and also significant decrease in spasticity score of Modified Ashworth Scale as well (p<.05). 3D Motion Analysis showed that the hand tapping and the finger tapping has been significantly improved (p<.05), and the pronation-supination movement of lower arm has been significantly improved as well. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it is evidenced that functional electrical stimulation is effective treatment for hand function of children with cerebral palsy. For future research, it is recommended to examine various protocols of FES including impact of long-term application.
Keywords
functional electrical stimulation; spastic cerebral palsy; hand function;
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