Electrical muscle stimulation intervention in the acute phase of neuromyelitis optica: Two case reports

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of electrical muscle stimulation on muscle atrophy caused by neuromyelitis optica. Two neuromyelitis optica patients with flaccid paralysis participated. The participants underwent a general rehabilitation program (transfer, balance, and gait training)...

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Published inSAGE open medical case reports Vol. 8; p. 2050313
Main Authors Michiue, Kana, Nishikawa, Yuichi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.10.2020
Sage Publications Ltd
SAGE Publishing
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Case Report
Case reports
Chiropractic medicine
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
rehabilitation
Neuromyelitis optica
muscle atrophy
electrical muscle stimulation
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Summary:The aim of this study was to examine the effect of electrical muscle stimulation on muscle atrophy caused by neuromyelitis optica. Two neuromyelitis optica patients with flaccid paralysis participated. The participants underwent a general rehabilitation program (transfer, balance, and gait training) and electrical muscle stimulation on the quadriceps femoris muscle of their paralyzed side. The change in the thickness of the vastus lateralis muscle ranged from −0.6 to 1.4 mm. These changes were minimal and did not indicate muscle atrophy. These findings suggest that in addition to general physiotherapy, electrical muscle stimulation seems safe and feasible in the acute phase of neuromyelitis optica.
ISSN:2050-313X
2050-313X
DOI:10.1177/2050313X20967507