Browsing by Subject "Motor Function"

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    Contribution of reciprocal electrical stimulation across elbow muscles to motor recovery of infants with Erb's Palsy: A randomized controlled trial
    (Universidad de Murcia, Servicio de Publicaciones, 2024) Emam Elnegamy, Tamer
    This study examined the effect of reciprocal electrical stimulation (RES) across elbow flexors and extensors on the reaction of degeneration percentage and motor function in Erb's palsy infants. Forty infants with Erb’s palsy aged between 2-5 months were randomly allocated to one of two equal groups: the control group (A) received standard physical therapy, the study group (B) received traditional physical therapy plus a 15-minute RES through elbow flexors and extensors. For three months, interventions were carried out three times each week. The percentage of reaction of degeneration and motor function were assessed pre- and post-treatment using electromyography and Toronto active motion scale respectively. There was a significantly greater reduction in the percentage of reaction of degeneration and increase in the Toronto active motion scale score in the study group (B) as compared to the control group (A) (p < 0.001, p =0.007 consequently), indicating more improvements following the RES application. Incorporating the RES in the traditional rehabilitation programs for Erb's palsied infants is likely effective in improving motor functions. It is advisable for the pediatric physical therapist to consider such a therapeutic approach in caring for those infants.
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    Efficacy of whole-body vibration on balance and motor function in children with osteogenesis imperfecta: A randomized controlled trial
    (Universidad de Murcia. Servicio de Publicaciones, 2025) Mouhamed, Hanady Abdallah; Abo-Zaid, Nehad A.; Hassan, Manal Mohammed; Rageh, Mai Raouf Mohamed; El Makaky, Ayman M; Abdoelmagd, Shreen R; Wagdy, Eman
    The current study aimed to examine the influence of whole-body vibration (WBV) on balance and motor function in children with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). This randomized controlled trial (single-blinded) included forty children with OI, aged 8 to 13 years. Two groups with equal numbers were randomly selected; the control group received 40 min. standard program of physical therapy while the WBV group received the identical program as the control group for 20 min. plus 20 min. of WBV training. The program was carried out for all children twice weekly for three successive months. Biodex Balance System was utilized to evaluate the dynamic balance by measuring the stability indices and Gross Motor Function Measure was employed to evaluate the motor function for two groups, pre and post intervention. Following intervention, results showed statistically significant improvements in all evaluated outcomes of both groups, with the favor of WBV group (p< 0.05). Incorporating WBV training into a standard program of physical therapy has a greater effect on dynamic balance and motor function than a standard program of physical therapy only among children with OI.