<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The aim of this study was the electromyographic analysis of the erector spinae muscle, using the Noraxon Tele Myo DTS equipment. It’s used to test the neuromuscular function, during physical activity. It allows for detailed localization of the pathological changes in the muscle tissue. It can be also helpful to define the functional disorders of the muscular system in children with cerebral palsy. For the purpose of the study, a six-year-old girl with this disease was examined, one of the types of EMG - surface electromyography being used. The problem which is of primary importance in children with cerebral palsy is a widely understood damage of the musculoskeletal system. The test was performed in five starting positions, with the electrodes placed on the lumbar spine. As a result of the analysis, a motor skills disorder, asymmetry of muscle tension and dystonia was diagnosed. Dystonia may be the result of other disease, characteristic to children with cerebral palsy – scoliosis.</p></abstract>

The aim of this study was the electromyographic analysis of the erector spinae muscle, using the Noraxon Tele Myo DTS equipment. It’s used to test the neuromuscular function, during physical activity. It allows for detailed localization of the pathological changes in the muscle tissue. It can be also helpful to define the functional disorders of the muscular system in children with cerebral palsy. For the purpose of the study, a six-year-old girl with this disease was examined, one of the types of EMG - surface electromyography being used. The problem which is of primary importance in children with cerebral palsy is a widely understood damage of the musculoskeletal system. The test was performed in five starting positions, with the electrodes placed on the lumbar spine. As a result of the analysis, a motor skills disorder, asymmetry of muscle tension and dystonia was diagnosed. Dystonia may be the result of other disease, characteristic to children with cerebral palsy – scoliosis.

Electromyographic analysis of erector spinae muscle for a child with cerebral palsy

Institute of Physiotherapy, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce,

Phisiotherapy Student, Wincenty Pol Higher School of Social and Natural Science, Lublin,

Polish Hyperbaric Research

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The aim of this study was the electromyographic analysis of the erector spinae muscle, using the Noraxon Tele Myo DTS equipment. It’s used to test the...

Electromyographic analysis of erector spinae muscle for a child with cerebral palsy

Pubblicato online: 18 dic 2016

Pagine: 43 - 52

Ricevuto: 17 mar 2016

Accettato: 25 mag 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/phr-2016-0019

Parole chiave
electromyographic analysis, cerebral palsy, muscle tone disorders, dystonia

© 2016 Jacek Wilczyński et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Electromyographic analysis of erector spinae muscle for a child with cerebral palsy

Pubblicato online: 18 dic 2016

Pagine: 43 - 52

Ricevuto: 17 mar 2016

Accettato: 25 mag 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/phr-2016-0019

Parole chiaveelectromyographic analysis, cerebral palsy, muscle tone disorders, dystonia

© 2016 Jacek Wilczyński et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Parole chiave
electromyographic analysis, cerebral palsy, muscle tone disorders, dystonia