Effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in patients with stroke

Authors

  • Ariela Torres Cruz Centro Universitário de Barra Mansa
  • Priscila de Oliveira Januário Centro Universitário de Barra Mansa
  • Geiziane Campbell Martins
  • Lauro Boechat Batista Universidade Estácio de Sá
  • Alderico Rodrigues de Paula Júnior Universidade do Vale do Paraíba
  • Paulo Roberto Garcia Lucareli Universidade Nove de Julho
  • Mário Oliveira Lima Universidade do Vale do Paraíba

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v10i4.2782

Keywords:

Electrical stimulation, Goniometry, articular, Hemiparesis, Muscle spasticity, Stroke.

Abstract

Introduction: Spasticity, or increased muscle tone during passive movement, is one of the complications of stroke, can cause contractures, stiffness, dislocation, pain and deformity, decreasing independence. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation is a physiotherapy resource used to treat spasticity. Objectives: To analyze the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in relation to the range of flexion and wrist extension in patients with chronic stroke. Methods: The study included 20 patients who underwent 16 treatments and evaluated before, after and one month after discharge from treatment. Results: We observed an increased range of motion of wrist extension (p=0.0100) with high maintenance after treatment (p=0.1978). Conclusion: The treatment was effective for the gain range of motion of wrist extension for the population studied.

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Published

2011-12-28

How to Cite

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Cruz AT, Januário P de O, Martins GC, Batista LB, Júnior AR de P, Lucareli PRG, et al. Effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in patients with stroke. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2011 Dec. 28 [cited 2024 Jul. 17];10(4):703-7. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/2782

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Applied Sciences