Effect of Universal Exercise Unit Versus Functional Electrical Stimulation on Genu Recurvatum in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy Children.

IF 1.7 4区医学 Q4 NEUROSCIENCES

Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI:10.22540/JMNI-25-109

Mahmoud R Elsharkawy, Abd Elaziz A Sherif, Engi E Sarhan, Osama A El-Agamy, Sara Y Elsebahy

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Abstract

Objective: This study evaluated the effects of the Universal Exercise Unit (UEU) versus Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) on genu recurvatum in children with diplegic cerebral palsy (CP).

Method: Thirty children (8 males, 22 females) aged 4-8 years with diplegic CP and genu recurvatum were randomly assigned to two groups (n=15 each). Study group I received UEU therapy and an exercise program for three weeks for 12 weeks. Study group II received FES applied to the hamstring and tibialis anterior muscles during walking, with the same exercise program and frequency. Genu recurvatum and muscle strength were assessed pre- and post-treatment using a digital goniometer and Lafayette muscle tester.

Results: Both groups improved significantly in all variables post-treatment, with Study Group I (UEU) showing greater improvements in reducing genu recurvatum and increasing muscle strength (p<0.05).

Conclusion: UEU and FES were effective in treating genu recurvatum in children with diplegic CP, but UEU provided superior results.

Clinicaltrials: gov ID: NCT06332729.

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Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions NEUROSCIENCES-PHYSIOLOGY

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions (JMNI) is an academic journal dealing with the pathophysiology and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. It is published quarterly (months of issue March, June, September, December). Its purpose is to publish original, peer-reviewed papers of research and clinical experience in all areas of the musculoskeletal system and its interactions with the nervous system, especially metabolic bone diseases, with particular emphasis on osteoporosis. Additionally, JMNI publishes the Abstracts from the biannual meetings of the International Society of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions, and hosts Abstracts of other meetings on topics related to the aims and scope of JMNI.