Effectiveness of electrical stimulation after administration of botulinum toxin in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy: A prospective, randomized clinical study


Yigitoglu P., Kozanoglu E.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, vol.65, pp.16-23, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 65
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.5606/tftrd.2019.2236
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.16-23
  • Keywords: Botulinum toxin, cerebral palsy, electrical stimulation, spasticity, MANAGEMENT, INJECTION
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of electrical stimulation to agonist muscles after injection of Botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (SDCP).