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Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy Improves Functional Recovery in Children with Erb's Palsy
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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.
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