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Ou CH, Shiue CC, Kuan YC, Liou TH, Chen HC, Kuo TJ. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation of Upper Limbs in Patients With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 102:151-158. [PMID: 35687763 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000002058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study is to assess the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on the upper limbs of patients with cerebral palsy. DESIGN We searched PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and Scopus databases for randomized controlled trials examining the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on the upper limbs of children with cerebral palsy. RESULTS Eight randomized controlled trials ( N = 294) were included in the meta-analysis. Compared with traditional physical therapy, sensorimotor training and task-oriented training, constraint-induced movement therapy, dynamic bracing, and conventional robot-assisted therapy, neuromuscular electrical stimulation in combination with these therapies resulted in significantly greater functional scale scores (standardized mean difference = 0.80; 95% confidence interval = 0.54 to 1.06), muscle strength of upper limbs (standardized mean difference = 0.57; 95% confidence interval = 0.25 to 0.88), and spasticity of upper limbs (relative risk = 2.53; 95% confidence interval = 1.46 to 4.39; standardized mean difference = -0.18; 95% confidence interval = -0.29 to -0.06) but did not improve the wrist range of motion (standardized mean difference = 0.43; 95% confidence interval = -0.04 to 0.91). In addition, the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on functional scale scores remained after 3-mo follow-up (standardized mean difference = 0.68; 95% confidence interval = 0.16 to 1.2). CONCLUSIONS Neuromuscular electrical stimulation effectively improved hand function, muscle strength, and spasticity in patients with cerebral palsy.
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- Chih-Hung Ou
- From the Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation, En Chu Kong Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan (C-HO); Department of Rehabilitation, En Chu Kong Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan (C-CS); Department of Neurology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan (Y-CK); Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan (Y-CK); Center for Evidence-Based Health Care, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan (Y-CK, H-CC); Taipei Neuroscience Institute, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan (Y-CK, T-HL, H-CC, T-JK); Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan (T-HL, H-CC, T-JK); and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan (T-HL, H-CC)
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Liu Z, Dong S, Zhong S, Huang F, Zhang C, Zhou Y, Deng H. The effect of combined transcranial pulsed current stimulation and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on lower limb spasticity in children with spastic cerebral palsy: a randomized and controlled clinical study. BMC Pediatr 2021; 21:141. [PMID: 33761932 PMCID: PMC7989146 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-021-02615-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In the current study, we applied a combination of non-invasive neuromodulation modalities concurrently with multiple stimulating electrodes. Specifically, we used transcranial pulsed current stimulation (tPCS) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) as a novel strategy for improving lower limb spasticity in children with spastic cerebral palsy (SCP) categorized on levels III-V of the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) with minimal side effects. METHODS Sixty-three SCP children aged 2-12 years, who were classified on levels III-V of the GMFCS were randomly assigned to one of two groups, resulting in 32 children in the experimental group and 31 children in the control group. The experimental group underwent a combination therapy of tPCS (400 Hz, 1 mA cerebello-cerebral stimulation) and TENS (400 Hz, max 10 mA) for 30 min, followed by 30 min of physiotherapy five times per week for 12 weeks. The control group underwent physiotherapy only 30 mins per day five times per week for 12 weeks. In total, all groups underwent 60 treatment sessions. The primary outcome measures were the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and Modified Tardieu Scale (MTS). Evaluations were performed 3 days before and after treatment. RESULTS We found a significant improvement in MAS and MTS scores of the lower limbs in the experimental group compared to the control group in the hip adductors (Left: p = 0.002; Right: p = 0.002), hamstrings (Left: p = 0.001; Right: p < 0.001, and gastrocnemius (Left: p = 0.001; Right: p = 0.000). Moreover, MTS scores of R1, R2 and R2-R1 in left and right hip adduction, knee joint, and ankle joint all showed significant improvements (p ≤ 0.05). Analysis of MAS and MTS scores compared to baseline scores showed significant improvements in the experimental group but declines in the control group. CONCLUSION These results are among the first to demonstrate that a combination of tPCS and TENS can significantly improve lower limb spasticity in SCP children classified on GMFCS levels III-V with minimal side effects, presenting a novel strategy for addressing spasticity challenges in children with severe SCP. TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR.org, ChiCTR1800020283, Registration: 22 December 2018 (URL: http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=33953 ).
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- Zhenhuan Liu
- Department of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Nanhai Maternity and Children's Hospital Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Jiangmen Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Guangzhou Yirui Charitable Foundation, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Guangzhou City Social Welfare Institute Rehabilitation Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Nanhai Maternity and Children's Hospital Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Nanhai Maternity and Children's Hospital Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Guangzhou City Social Welfare Institute Rehabilitation Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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Mizrahi J. Neuro-mechanical aspects of playing-related mobility disorders in orchestra violinists and upper strings players: a review. Eur J Transl Myol 2020; 30:9095. [PMID: 33117506 PMCID: PMC7582398 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2020.9095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Orchestra musicians are at high risk of neuro-mechanical disorders due to the intense stresses their body withstand, leading to pain and injury. This review presents a comprehensive account of the works on the circumstances and types of playing related mobility disorders of upper strings players, as well as on the relevant neuro-mechanical factors and perspectives to those disorders. The following aspects are considered: asymmetry and imbalance in the musculo-skeletal system, muscle-bone-joint interactions, repetitive overloading and fatigue. An additional factor relates to neuro-muscular redundancy in the motor system, whereby more muscles and tendons than strictly necessary are engaged in performing a motor task, thus making the system indeterminate, with no unique solution. This same task can be performed with different muscle combinations. It is thus of interest to verify whether playing disorders may be alleviated by considering alternative techniques of performance.
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- Joseph Mizrahi
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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Synergistic Improvement in Children with Cerebral Palsy Who Underwent Double-Course Human Wharton's Jelly Stem Cell Transplantation. Stem Cells Int 2019; 2019:7481069. [PMID: 31636676 PMCID: PMC6766101 DOI: 10.1155/2019/7481069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Background Our previous studies confirmed that human Wharton's Jelly stem cell (hWJSC) transplantation improved motor function in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). This study investigated the dose-effect relationship between the transplanted cell dosage and efficacy in CP children. Methods CP children who received one- or two-course (four or eight times lumbar puncture, 4 or 8 × 107 hWJSCs) cell therapy were recruited into this study. Assessments of motor function were performed according to scales for gross motor function measurement (GMFM) and fine motor function measurement (FMFM). The measurement data obtained in the two different groups were analyzed by t-test. Univariate repeated measures analysis of variance was used to compare the data obtained at baseline and 6 or 12 months posttransplantation and met the conditions for Mauchly's sphericity test. Results The results for fifty-seven pediatric CP patients (including 35 male and 22 female patients) who completed follow-up showed that gross and fine motor functions improved after cell therapy. Interestingly, the GMFM and FMFM scores in patients who received one course of transplantation were significantly increased at 6 months after treatment. Moreover, another course of transplantation further improved gross and fine motor function in children. The scores for GMFM and FMFM were significantly higher at 6 months posttransplantation than at baseline and showed a linear upward trend. There was no gender difference in GMFM. Interestingly, there was a significant difference between male and female patients in the B and C dimensions of FMFM. These results reveal a gender-related susceptibility to stem cell therapy, especially for movement capability of the upper extremity joint and grasping ability. Similarly, in the group aged ≤3 years old, the improvement observed in dimension A (lying and rolling) of GMFM was nearly exponential and showed a quadratic trend. The results for FMFM were similar to those for GMFM. Moreover, the improvement in motor function was not age dependent. Conclusions In this study, our data collectively reveal that CP children display sex- or age-dependent responses to hWJSC therapy; these results shed light on the clinical utility of this approach in specific populations.
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Bosques G, Martin R, McGee L, Sadowsky C. Does therapeutic electrical stimulation improve function in children with disabilities? A comprehensive literature review. J Pediatr Rehabil Med 2016; 9:83-99. [PMID: 27285801 DOI: 10.3233/prm-160375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The use of therapeutic electrical stimulation for medical purposes is not new; it has been described in medical textbooks since the 18th century, but its use has been limited due to concerns for tolerance and lack of research showing efficacy. The purpose of this review is to discuss the potential clinical applicability, while clarifying the differences in electrical stimulation (ES) treatments and the theory behind potential benefits to remediate functional impairments in youth.The literature review was performed as follows: A total of 37 articles were reviewed and the evidence for use in pediatric diagnoses is reported.The synthesis of the literature suggests that improvements in various impairments may be possible with the integration of ES. Most studies were completed on children with cerebral palsy (CP). Electrical stimulation may improve muscle mass and strength, spasticity, passive range of motion (PROM), upper extremity function, walking speed, and positioning of the foot and ankle kinematics during walking. Sitting posture and static/dynamic sitting balance may be improved with ES to trunk musculature. Bone mineral density may be positively affected with the use of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) ergometry. ES may also be useful in the management of urinary tract dysfunction and chronic constipation. Among all reviewed studies, reports of direct adverse reactions to electrical stimulation were rare.In conclusion, NMES and FES appear to be safe and well tolerated in children with various disabilities. It is suggested that physiatrists and other healthcare providers better understand the indications and parameters in order to utilize these tools effectively in the pediatric population. MeSH terms: Electrical stimulation; child; review.
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- Glendaliz Bosques
- University of Texas - Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, TX, USA.,Shriners Hospital for Children, Houston, TX, USA
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- Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Shriners Hospital for Children, Houston, TX, USA
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- Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Lo CC, Chen JJJ. Design of Neurorehabilitation Device and Program for Stroke Patients Under Electrical Stimulation Assisted Cycling Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy1. J Med Device 2015. [DOI: 10.1115/1.4030552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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- Chao-Chen Lo
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
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Short-Term Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Muscle Architecture of the Tibialis Anterior and Gastrocnemius in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2015; 94:728-33. [DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000000238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Kojović J, Miljković N, Janković MM, Popović DB. Recovery of motor function after stroke: A polymyography-based analysis. J Neurosci Methods 2011; 194:321-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2010.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2010] [Revised: 09/30/2010] [Accepted: 10/07/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Cauraugh JH, Naik SK, Wen Hao Hsu, Coombes SA, Holt KG. Children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis on gait and electrical stimulation. Clin Rehabil 2010; 24:963-78. [DOI: 10.1177/0269215510371431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis using the International Classification of Functioning to determine the summary effect of electrical stimulation on impairment and activity limitations relevant to gait problems of children with cerebral palsy. Methods: We identified 40 cerebral palsy and electrical stimulation studies, and 17 gait studies qualified for inclusion. Applying enablement classification methods to walking abnormalities created two subgroups: impairment (N = 14) and activity limitations (N = 15). Overall, 238 participants experienced electrical stimulation treatments and 224 served as a no stimulation control group. Calculations followed conventional data extraction and meta-analysis techniques: (a) individual standardized mean differences, (b) summary effect size, (c) I 2heterogeneity test, (d) fail-safe N analysis and (e) moderator variable analyses. Results: Common outcome measures associated with impairment (n = 3) and activity limitations (n = 6) were submitted to separate random effects models meta-analyses, and revealed significant cumulative effect sizes: (a) impairment = 0.616 (SE = 0.10) and (b) activity limitations = 0.635 (SE = 0.14). I 2indicated low and medium amounts of dispersion, whereas fail-safe analyses revealed high N-values for both disablement categories. Moderator variable analyses further confirmed the positive treatment effects from both functional and neuromuscular stimulation. Conclusions: The present systematic review and meta-analyses determined medium effect sizes for electrical stimulation on walking impairment and activity limitations of children with cerebral palsy.
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- James H Cauraugh
- Applied Physiology and Kinesiology Department, University of Florida,
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- Applied Physiology and Kinesiology Department, University of Florida
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Boston University
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, University of Illinois at Chicago
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Boston University, USA
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Merrill DR. Review of electrical stimulation in cerebral palsy and recommendations for future directions. Dev Med Child Neurol 2009; 51 Suppl 4:154-65. [PMID: 19740224 DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.2009.03420.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Electrical stimulation (ES) for treatment of neuromuscular disorders is introduced. Various forms of ES are defined. Characteristics of cerebral palsy (CP) and treatment options are given. The clinical objectives of ES for CP treatment are stated. A review of the literature for treatment in CP is given. Several common themes within the literature and limitations in prior studies are explored. The majority of studies have used surface stimulation, which has several inherent limitations. To address these limitations, implanted devices may be used. Implanted device systems include percutaneous stimulation systems, and fully implantable leaded systems. While both of these technologies have advantages over surface stimulation, they also have their own limitations. To further address the limitations of percutaneous and fully implantable leaded systems, the Alfred Mann Foundation has developed a completely implantable, telemetered device known as the Radio Frequency Microstimulator (RFM). Results from a study using the RFM for arm rehabilitation in poststroke patients are given. A list of desirable design features for an ES system for CP is given. The next generation microstimulator device under development at the Alfred Mann Foundation is presented. This device may well serve the needs for ES in CP.
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- Daniel R Merrill
- Alfred E Mann Foundation for Scientific Research, Santa Clarita, CA, USA.
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Dagenais LM, Lahay ER, Stueck KA, White E, Williams L, Harris SR. Effects of electrical stimulation, exercise training and motor skills training on strength of children with meningomyelocele: a systematic review. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr 2009; 29:445-63. [PMID: 19916827 DOI: 10.3109/01942630903246018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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This systematic review provides a critical synthesis of research regarding the effects of electrical stimulation, exercise training, and motor skills training on muscle strength in children with meningomyelocele. Nine databases were searched using terms related to meningomyelocele and physical therapy interventions. Of 298 potentially relevant citations, six met the inclusion criteria. Each was rated using the systematic review guidelines of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. Two studies examined changes in quadriceps muscle torque following electrical stimulation, three investigated upper extremity exercise training, and one evaluated quadriceps strength after motor skills training. Although the limited evidence suggests improvements in strength when using these interventions, much of the evidence is of low methodological quality and all studies were published more than 10 years ago. Further research is needed regarding various strength-training interventions for children with meningomyelocele and the relationship between increased strength and improved activity and participation.
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- Liese M Dagenais
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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