Effect of functional electrical stimulation of interscapular muscles on trunk performance and balance in post-stroke elderly patients

BackgroundDisability in the upper limb in post-stroke survivors may have a variety of effects, particularly in the elderly, that require planning therapeutic actions to restore function. Thirty-four patients were randomly assigned to the control group (CON) and the Functional Electrical Stimulation...

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Published in:The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery Psychiatry and Neurosurgery, 2024-02, Vol.60 (1), p.31-9
Main Authors: Elhamrawy, Mohammed Youssef, Bahnasy, Wafik Said, Elkady, Sabah Mohamed, Said, Mohamed Taha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Balance
Functional electrical stimulation
Older people
Scapular position
Stroke
Trunk control
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Summary:BackgroundDisability in the upper limb in post-stroke survivors may have a variety of effects, particularly in the elderly, that require planning therapeutic actions to restore function. Thirty-four patients were randomly assigned to the control group (CON) and the Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) group. For 12 weeks, the CON group received core stabilization exercises (CSEs). The FES group received (FES) for the interscapular muscles with CSEs for the first six weeks and completed the following six weeks with only CSEs. Patients were assessed at baseline, 6 and 12 weeks post-intervention. The trunk impairment scale (TIS) and the Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke (PASS) were used to assess trunk performance. A palpation meter was used to measure the scapular horizontal position (SP). Balance was assessed by the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and the Timed Up-and-Go test (TUG). Function was assessed with Barthel Index (BI).ResultsBoth groups improved significantly (P 
ISSN:1110-1083
1687-8329
DOI:10.1186/s41983-024-00795-y