The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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The effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on the spasticity of elbow flexor in stroke patients

신경근 전기자극이 뇌졸중 환자의 주관절 굴곡근 경직에 미치는 영향

  • Jeong Byoung-Ok (Department of Physical Therapy, Taejon College School of Medicine) ;
  • Kwon Young-shil (Major in Physical Therapy, Dept. of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Taegu University) ;
  • Kim Jin-Sang (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation, Taegu University)
  • 정병옥 (대전을지의과대학병원 물리치료실) ;
  • 권영실 (대구대학교 대학원 재활과학과 물리치료) ;
  • 김진상 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과)
  • Published : 1999.12.01
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation(NMES) on the spasticity of elbow flexor. Ten spastic hemiplegia who have been at EUL-JI medical college hospital in Taejon with age range of 35 to 70 years$(56.8\pm9.5)$, were participated in this study. The subjects (5male, 5female) took neuromuscular electrical stimulation therapy on the triceps of the affected elbow. To compare the effect of the treatment, the grade of spasticity of affected elbow flexor was measured at pre-treatment and the end of each weeks using modified Ashworth scale. Then, the range of extension of the affected elbow was measured at pre-treatmen and the end of each weeks using full circle goniometer. The data were analyzed with ANOVA to determine significant differences with the passage of time. The results were as follows: 1. ANOVA test showed significant differences in reducing spasticity of NMES group with the passage of time (p<.01). 2. ANOVA test showed significant differences in increasing range of motion with the passage of time of NMES group(p<.01). The neuromuscular electrical stimulation is a effective method to reduce the spasticity of elbow flexor.

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