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Effect of 4-channel functional electrical stimulation on motor function of the lower extremity in stroke sequela patients
Hu Qingzhong, Liu Wenquan, Xu Wuhua, Zeng Deliang, Liang Yujian
Published 2018-10-01
Cite as IMHGN, 2018,24(19): 2969-2971. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-1245.2018.19.025
Abstract
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of 4-channel functional electrical stimulation (FES) on motor function of the lower extremity in stroke sequela patients.
MethodsForty-eight patients with stroke sequela who received rehabilitation treatment in our hospital from January 2016 to June 2017 were enrolled prospectively and were divided into experimental group (n=24) and control group (n=24). Both groups received the conventional rehabilitation therapy, and the experimental group was given 4-channel FES treatment on the basis, once for 20 minutes, once a day, and 5 days a week for 2 weeks. Before and after treatment, Fugl-Meyer motor assessment (FMA) for the lower extremity and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) were assessed.
ResultsAfter treatment for two weeks, FMA and BBS scores in both groups significantly increased, FMA and BBS scores in the experimental group were significantly higher than those in the control group [(17.54±6.99) vs.(13.75±5.50), (35.67±10.67) vs.(28.33±12.32); P<0.05].
Conclusion4-channel FES can improve motor function and balance function of the lower extremity in patients with stroke sequela.
Key words:
Functional electrical stimulation; Stroke; Motor function; Balance function; Lower extremity
Contributor Information
Hu Qingzhong
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Guangzhou 510220, China
Liu Wenquan
Xu Wuhua
Zeng Deliang
Liang Yujian