| The effect of surface electric stimulation of the gluteal muscles on the interface pressure in seated people with spinal cord injury. | |
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PMID: 18760157 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To study effects of surface electric stimulation of the gluteal muscles on the interface pressure in seated persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). DESIGN: One session in which alternating and simultaneous surface electric stimulation protocols were applied in random order. SETTING: Research laboratory of a rehabilitation center. PARTICIPANTS: Thirteen subjects with SCI. INTERVENTION: Surface electric stimulation of the gluteal muscles. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Interface pressure, maximum pressure, pressure spread, and pressure gradient for the stimulation measurement. Variables were compared using 2-tailed paired t tests. RESULTS: Alternating and simultaneous stimulation protocol caused a significant (P<.01) decrease in interface pressure (-17+/-12 mmHg, -19+/-14 mmHg) and pressure gradient (-12+/-11 mmHg, -14+/-12 mmHg) during stimulation periods compared with rest periods. There was no significant difference in effects between the 2 protocols. CONCLUSIONS: Surface electric stimulation of the gluteal muscles in persons with SCI causes a decrease in interface pressure. This might restore blood flow in compressed tissue and help prevent pressure ulcers. |
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Authors:
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Andrea van Londen; Mariska Herwegh; Carlijn H van der Zee; Andreas Daffertshofer; Christof A Smit; Annelieke Niezen; Thomas W Janssen |
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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: Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation Volume: 89 ISSN: 1532-821X ISO Abbreviation: Arch Phys Med Rehabil Publication Date: 2008 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-09-01 Completed Date: 2008-09-23 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985158R Medline TA: Arch Phys Med Rehabil Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1724-32 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Research Institute MOVE, Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. |
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Adult Aged Buttocks / blood supply* Electric Stimulation* Female Humans Male Middle Aged Muscle, Skeletal / physiopathology* Pressure Ulcer / physiopathology, prevention & control* Risk Factors Spinal Cord Injuries / complications*, rehabilitation |
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