The use of functional electrical stimulation to improve upper limb function in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: A feasibility study:

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering

Luisa CGarzon¹ 

关键词: Electric stimulation therapy;    upper extremity;    assistive technology;    pediatric;    stroke;    hemiplegia;    motor disorders;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2055668318768402

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundGrasping and manipulating objects are common problems for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Multichannel-functional electrical stimulation may help facilitate upper limb movements and improve function.ObjectiveTo evaluate the feasibility of multichannel-functional electrical stimulation to improve grasp and upper limb function in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy to inform the development of a clinical trial.MethodsA prospective pre-/post-test/follow-up (six months) design with three children, aged 6–13 years, was used. Multichannel-functional electrical stimulation (mFES) was applied to the hemiplegic upper limb for up to 48 sessions over 16 weeks. Feasibility indicators included recruitment of participants and adherence rates, safety, and discomfort/pain. Effectiveness was assessed using the grasp domain of the Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test, and other secondary clinical outcome measures with “success” criteria set a priori.ResultsParticipant recruitment target was not met...

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