The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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The effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation on the Ankle Plantar Flexor Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy.

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  • Kim Young-Ji (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
  • Kim Tae-Sook (Taegu Bogun School for the Physically Handicapped) ;
  • Kim Jae Yoon (Major in Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Daegu University) ;
  • Oh Jung Lim (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
  • Park Rae Joon (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation, Daegu University)
  • 김영지 (대구대학교 재활과학대학원 물리치료전공) ;
  • 김태숙 (대구보건학교) ;
  • 김재윤 (대구대학교 대학원 물리치료전공) ;
  • 오정림 (대구대학교 재활과학대학원 물리치료전공) ;
  • 박래준 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과)
  • Published : 2002.09.01
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Abstract

Spasticity is the most troublesome problems in the management in cerebral palsy. The purpose of this study was to observe the effect of FES to spasticity. 8 cerebral palsy children were selected for this study. Assessment was carried out before treatment for obtain baseline measurement of spasticity and reassessment were carried out at after 10th., 20th. treatment sessions and 24hours after treatment. The results of this study were as following that MAS scores were significantly reduced after 10th and 20th after treatment compared with pre-treatment. MAS scores were significantly reduced after 20th compared with pre-treatment. These results indicated that FES appears to reduce significantly MAS scores and maintained 24hours after treatment compared with pre-treatment.

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