The use of functional electrical stimulation to improve upper limb function in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: A feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Grasping and manipulating objects are common problems for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Multichannel-functional electrical stimulation may help facilitate upper limb movements and improve function.

Objective

To evaluate the feasibility of multichannel-functional electrical stimulation to improve grasp and upper limb function in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy to inform the development of a clinical trial.

Methods

A prospective pre-/post-test/follow-up (six months) design with three children, aged 6-13 years, was used. Multichannel-functional electrical stimulation (mFES) was applied to the hemiplegic upper limb for up to 48 sessions over 16 weeks. Feasibility indicators included recruitment of participants and adherence rates, safety, and

SUBMITTER: Garzon LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6453088 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature