Effect of electrical stimulation on aspiration in children with cerebral palsy and dysphagia

[Abstract. ] [Purpose] This study aims to investigate the effect of electrical stimulation on aspiration in children with cerebral palsy and dysphagia. [Participants and Methods] Five children with cerebral palsy and dysphagia were recruited. Electrical stimulation was applied to the submental regio...

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Published in:Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2019, Vol.31 (1), p.93-94
Main Authors: SUNG-RYOUNG MA, JONG-BAE CHOI
Format: Article
Language:Japanese
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Summary:[Abstract. ] [Purpose] This study aims to investigate the effect of electrical stimulation on aspiration in children with cerebral palsy and dysphagia. [Participants and Methods] Five children with cerebral palsy and dysphagia were recruited. Electrical stimulation was applied to the submental region targeting submental muscles. All participants received electrical stimulation 30 min/day, 5 days/week, for 4 weeks. Evaluation was performed using the penetration-aspiration scale (PAS), based on a videofluoroscopic swallowing study. [Results] PAS scores showed a statistically significant decrease from 3.8 +- 1.5 to 2.1 +- 1.2 and from 6.4 +- 2.1 to 4.3 +- 2.5 for semisolids type and liquids respectively. [Conclusion] The use of electrical stimulation is effective in reducing aspiration in children with cerebral palsy and dysphagia.
ISSN:0915-5287