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. 1993 Sep-Oct;13(5):628-33.

Neuromuscular approach to the motor deficits of cerebral palsy: a pilot study

K E Pape  1 , S E Kirsch, A Galil, J E Boulton, M A White, M Chipman
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Neuromuscular approach to the motor deficits of cerebral palsy: a pilot study

K E Pape et al. J Pediatr Orthop. 1993 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Six children with mild cerebral palsy (CP) entered a study of overnight low-intensity transcutaneous electrical stimulation (ES) to the leg muscles. After 6 months, statistically significant improvement was noted on the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales scores in gross motor, locomotor, and receipt/propulsion skills. When ES was withdrawn for 6 months, there was uniform loss in scores. Reinstitution of ES resulted in further significant improvements in total gross motor, balance, locomotor, and receipt/propulsion skills. In selected cases, overnight ES may be a useful addition to standard rehabilitation services.

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