DocumentCode
2278236
Title
The use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy
Author
McCarthy, J.J. ; Finson, R.L. ; Betz, R.R.
Author_Institution
Shriners Hosp. for Crippled Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA
fYear
2000
fDate
2000
Firstpage
39
Lastpage
45
Abstract
The use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is an emerging modality for the treatment of children with cerebral palsy. Early evidence has demonstrated improvements in strength, range of motion and motor control, with the use of NMES. Well designed prospective clinical trials will be needed to determine the role of NMES in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy
Keywords
bioelectric phenomena; brain; gait analysis; neuromuscular stimulation; paediatrics; cerebral palsy children treatment; motion range; motor control; muscle strength; neuromuscular electrical stimulation; well designed prospective clinical trials; Atrophy; Birth disorders; Electrical stimulation; Electrodes; Injuries; Motor drives; Muscles; Neuromuscular; Pediatrics; Terminology;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Pediatric Gait, 2000. A new Millennium in Clinical Care and Motion Analysis Technology
Conference_Location
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN
0-7803-6469-4
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/PG.2000.858873
Filename
858873
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