Neuromuscular approach to the motor deficits of cerebral palsy: a pilot study.
Six children with mild cerebral palsy (CP) entered a study of overnight low-intensity transcutaneous electrical stimulation (ES) to the leg muscles. After 6 months, statistically significant improvement was noted on the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales scores in gross motor, locomotor, and receipt/propulsion skills. When ES was withdrawn for 6 months, there was uniform loss in scores. Reinstitution of ES resulted in further significant improvements in total gross motor, balance, locomotor, and receipt/propulsion skills. In selected cases, overnight ES may be a useful addition to standard rehabilitation services.
Pape
K E
KE
Magee Clinic, North York, Ontario, Canada.
Kirsch
S E
SE
Galil
A
A
Boulton
J E
JE
White
M A
MA
Chipman
M
M
D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008124:Locomotion; D008297:Male; D009048:Motor Skills; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011597:Psychomotor Performance