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Fayez, Eman Samir
- Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy Improves Functional Recovery in Children with Erb's Palsy
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1 Al-Hussien University Hospital, Al-Azhar University, EG
2 Department of Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Disorders & Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, EG
1 Al-Hussien University Hospital, Al-Azhar University, EG
2 Department of Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Disorders & Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, EG
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Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 7, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 42-46Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the influence of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMFT) on functional recovery in Erb' palsy.Design: Randomized controlled trial. Subjects: Thirty patients were included (16 males and 14 females) with age ranged from six to twelve months (mean=7.3±1.1).
Methods: Children were divided randomly into two equal groups, control and experimental. Both groups received a physiotherapy training program; in addition, the study group received PEMFT for 30 min. Treatment regimen was once a day, three times/ week for three months. Measurements of the affected upper extremity (length, girth and width, muscle strength and range of motion) were carried out before and after treatment.
Results: There was significant improvement in most of the measured test parameters in the study group compared to those of the control group. Conclusion: Pulsed electromagnetic therapy, in conjunction with conventional therapy program, was effective in improving functional recovery in children with Erb's palsy.
Keywords
Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy, Brachial Plexus Injuries, Erb's Palsy
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- Influence of different Types of Hand Splints on Flexor Spasticity in Stroke Patients
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1 Department of Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Disorders and its Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, EG
1 Department of Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Disorders and its Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, EG
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Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 7, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 65-69Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of each static and dynamic splint on hand flexor spasticity and to compare between their effectiveness on hemiplegic patients.Design: Randomized controlled trial. Subject: 29 hemiplegic (stroke) patients (45-65 Y/o) with mild to moderate spasticity of upper limb. The onset of stroke was from 6 month to one year before starting the study.
Intervention: The patients were randomly assigned into two equal study groups of 15 (A and B). The assessment were performed pre and post application of static splint for group A and dynamic splint for group B. The duration of splint application was one hour for both groups. All participants were receiving designed program of treatment of hemiplegia after application of splint.
Outcome measures: (1 The mean of active and passive range of motion for wrist extension using goniometer, and 2) Grip strength by using digital hand dynamometer.
Keywords
Stroke ,Spasticity ,Static Splint and Dynamic SplintReferences
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