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Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy Improves Functional Recovery in Children with Erb's Palsy


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1 Al-Hussien University Hospital, Al-Azhar University, Egypt
2 Department of Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Disorders & Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt
     

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Purpose: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the influence of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMFT) on functional recovery in Erb' palsy.

Design: Randomized controlled trial. Subjects: Thirty patients were included (16 males and 14 females) with age ranged from six to twelve months (mean=7.3±1.1).

Methods: Children were divided randomly into two equal groups, control and experimental. Both groups received a physiotherapy training program; in addition, the study group received PEMFT for 30 min. Treatment regimen was once a day, three times/ week for three months. Measurements of the affected upper extremity (length, girth and width, muscle strength and range of motion) were carried out before and after treatment.

Results: There was significant improvement in most of the measured test parameters in the study group compared to those of the control group. Conclusion: Pulsed electromagnetic therapy, in conjunction with conventional therapy program, was effective in improving functional recovery in children with Erb's palsy.


Keywords

Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy, Brachial Plexus Injuries, Erb's Palsy
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  • Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy Improves Functional Recovery in Children with Erb's Palsy

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Authors

Reda Sarhan
Al-Hussien University Hospital, Al-Azhar University, Egypt
Enas Elsayed
Department of Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Disorders & Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt
Eman Samir Fayez
Department of Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Disorders & Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt

Abstract


Purpose: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the influence of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMFT) on functional recovery in Erb' palsy.

Design: Randomized controlled trial. Subjects: Thirty patients were included (16 males and 14 females) with age ranged from six to twelve months (mean=7.3±1.1).

Methods: Children were divided randomly into two equal groups, control and experimental. Both groups received a physiotherapy training program; in addition, the study group received PEMFT for 30 min. Treatment regimen was once a day, three times/ week for three months. Measurements of the affected upper extremity (length, girth and width, muscle strength and range of motion) were carried out before and after treatment.

Results: There was significant improvement in most of the measured test parameters in the study group compared to those of the control group. Conclusion: Pulsed electromagnetic therapy, in conjunction with conventional therapy program, was effective in improving functional recovery in children with Erb's palsy.


Keywords


Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy, Brachial Plexus Injuries, Erb's Palsy

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