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Table 3 Devices providing stimulation

From: Why orthotic devices could be of help in the management of Movement Disorders in the young

Type of publication

Aims and summary

Approach and Sample size

Conclusions

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Scientific paper

Evaluating a portable device including electromyography (EMG) and vibration feedback of muscle activity for providing a sensory stimulation (peripherally) on the affected limb. The hypothesis is that additional proprioceptive feedback, could help facilitate motor control.

Preclinical trial.

11 children, with cerebral palsy or acquired static brain injury.

Age: 6 to 16 years

The ability to voluntarily and selectively control the activation of a target muscle at different levels of the upper limb kinematic chain could be improved by means of a EMG-based vibrotactile biofeedback device placed on the skin over that muscle. Prolonged surface EMG biofeedback can facilitate improvement of function for behaviourally relevant tasks in each child’s natural environment.

[16]

Systematic review

Describing systematically the best available intervention evidence for children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Systematic review of systematic reviews.

The electronic feedback about muscle activity, to teach voluntary control, can improve muscle activation and active range of motion in an effective manner if combined with other treatments.

[17]