Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal
  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 1

Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy Improves Functional Recovery in Children with Erb's Palsy

  • Author:
  • Reda Sarhan1, Enas Elsayed2, Eman Samir Fayez2
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 42 to 46

1Physical Therapy Department Al-Hussien University Hospital, Al-Azhar University

2Department of Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Disorders & Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt

Online published on 13 February, 2013.

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the influence of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMFT) on functional recovery in Erb’ palsy.

Randomized controlled trial.

Thirty patients were included (16 males and 14 females) with age ranged from six to twelve months (mean=7.3±1.1).

Children were divided randomly into two equal groups, control and experimental. Both groups received a physiotherapy training program; in addition, the study group received PEMFT for 30 min. Treatment regimen was once a day, three times/week for three months. Measurements of the affected upper extremity (length, girth and width, muscle strength and range of motion) were carried out before and after treatment.

There was significant improvement in most of the measured test parameters in the study group compared to those of the control group.

Pulsed electromagnetic therapy, in conjunction with conventional therapy program, was effective in improving functional recovery in children with Erb's palsy.

Keywords

Pulsed electromagnetic therapy, Brachial plexus injuries, Erb's palsy