| Effects of prolonged muscle stretch on reflex and voluntary muscle activations in children with spastic cerebral palsy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2263918 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We studied the short term effects of a single session of prolonged muscle stretch (PMS) on reflex and voluntary muscle activations in 22 children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) assigned to an experimental (n = 12) and a control group (n = 10). Children of the experimental group underwent PMS of the triceps surae (TS) by standing with the feet dorsiflexed on a tilt-table for 30 min, whereas children of the control group were kept at rest. The effects were determined by measuring the associated changes in torque and in electromyographic (EMG) activity of the TS and tibialis anterior (TA) muscles during both passive ankle movements and maximal static voluntary contractions. The results indicate that PMS led to reduced spasticity in ankle muscles as demonstrated by the significant reductions (p less than 0.05) of the neuromuscular responses (torque and EMG) to passive movement. These inhibitory effects lasted up to 35 min after cessation of PMS. In addition, the capacity to voluntarily activate the plantar flexors was significantly (p less than 0.05) increased post-PMS, but the capacity to activate the dorsiflexors was apparently not affected. These findings suggest that repeated sessions of PMS may have beneficial effects in the management of spasticity in children with CP. |
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Authors:
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F Tremblay; F Malouin; C L Richards; F Dumas |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Scandinavian journal of rehabilitation medicine Volume: 22 ISSN: 0036-5505 ISO Abbreviation: Scand J Rehabil Med Publication Date: 1990 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-02-07 Completed Date: 1991-02-07 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0212503 Medline TA: Scand J Rehabil Med Country: SWEDEN |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 171-80 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Neurobiology Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Laval University, Québec, Canada. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Cerebral Palsy
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physiopathology,
rehabilitation* Child Child, Preschool Electromyography Humans Leg / physiology Muscle Contraction Muscle Spasticity / rehabilitation* Range of Motion, Articular Reflex, Stretch* |
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