Improvement of muscle strength and fatigue with high voltage pulsed galvanic stimulation in multiple sclerosis patients--a non-randomized controlled trial. 2011

Nilufer Cetisli Korkmaz, and Nuray Kirdi, and Cagri Mesut Temucin, and Kadriye Armutlu, and Yavuz Yakut, and Rana Karabudak
Pamukkale University, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Denizli, Turkey.

OBJECTIVE To examine the effects of High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation (HVPGS), that was applied to the spasticity associated weakness in knee flexors and ankle dorsiflexors, on strength and fatigue, in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients, in a non-randomized controlled trial. METHODS A total of 33 MS patients were included. Fatigue and strength were analyzed with 3rd and 30th second data by dynamometric measurements synchronously with surface electromyography (EMG) [power spectrum analysis (amplitude, mean frequency, median frequency and root means square]. In the experimental group HVPGS and in the control group repetitive contractions from Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) technique were applied for 18 treatment sessions. RESULTS In both groups and all muscle groups, dynamometric measurement and EMG results in the 30th second were significantly lower according to in the 3rd second before and after the treatments. Both strength and fatigue improved after the treatment both in the HVPGS and PNF group. CONCLUSIONS It was concluded that, MS patients have both central and peripheral fatigue. FO2 localized and intensive effects in strength and fatigue, HVPGS was more impressive than the PNF. PNF was more effective to obtain general effects. Moreover, the application of HVPGS with other rehabilitation techniques may be more appropriate and effective.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007717 Knee A region of the lower extremity immediately surrounding and including the KNEE JOINT.
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D009103 Multiple Sclerosis An autoimmune disorder mainly affecting young adults and characterized by destruction of myelin in the central nervous system. Pathologic findings include multiple sharply demarcated areas of demyelination throughout the white matter of the central nervous system. Clinical manifestations include visual loss, extra-ocular movement disorders, paresthesias, loss of sensation, weakness, dysarthria, spasticity, ataxia, and bladder dysfunction. The usual pattern is one of recurrent attacks followed by partial recovery (see MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, RELAPSING-REMITTING), but acute fulminating and chronic progressive forms (see MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, CHRONIC PROGRESSIVE) also occur. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p903) MS (Multiple Sclerosis),Multiple Sclerosis, Acute Fulminating,Sclerosis, Disseminated,Disseminated Sclerosis,Sclerosis, Multiple
D009119 Muscle Contraction A process leading to shortening and/or development of tension in muscle tissue. Muscle contraction occurs by a sliding filament mechanism whereby actin filaments slide inward among the myosin filaments. Inotropism,Muscular Contraction,Contraction, Muscle,Contraction, Muscular,Contractions, Muscle,Contractions, Muscular,Inotropisms,Muscle Contractions,Muscular Contractions
D009128 Muscle Spasticity A form of muscle hypertonia associated with upper MOTOR NEURON DISEASE. Resistance to passive stretch of a spastic muscle results in minimal initial resistance (a "free interval") followed by an incremental increase in muscle tone. Tone increases in proportion to the velocity of stretch. Spasticity is usually accompanied by HYPERREFLEXIA and variable degrees of MUSCLE WEAKNESS. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p54) Clasp-Knife Spasticity,Spastic,Clasp Knife Spasticity,Spasticity, Clasp-Knife,Spasticity, Muscle
D011446 Prospective Studies Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group. Prospective Study,Studies, Prospective,Study, Prospective
D004558 Electric Stimulation Use of electric potential or currents to elicit biological responses. Stimulation, Electric,Electrical Stimulation,Electric Stimulations,Electrical Stimulations,Stimulation, Electrical,Stimulations, Electric,Stimulations, Electrical
D004576 Electromyography Recording of the changes in electric potential of muscle by means of surface or needle electrodes. Electromyogram,Surface Electromyography,Electromyograms,Electromyographies,Electromyographies, Surface,Electromyography, Surface,Surface Electromyographies
D005260 Female Females

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