Open AccessElectrical stimulation for upper motor function recovery in stroke patients a review
Author(s) -
Isaac Olubunmi Sorinola
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
south african journal of physiotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.166
H-Index - 3
eISSN - 2410-8219
pISSN - 0379-6175
DOI - 10.4102/sajp.v61i1.168
Subject(s) - stroke (engine) , stimulation , physical medicine and rehabilitation , functional electrical stimulation , motor function , medicine , stroke recovery , physical therapy , spontaneous recovery , psychology , neuroscience , rehabilitation , anesthesia , engineering , mechanical engineering
The use of electrical stimulation to promote recovery follow- ing pathological disorders dates back to the first discovery of electrical current. However, the evidence for its use for promoting recovery following stroke is not well understood. Different types of research have been undertaken to investigate its effect on stroke recovery with different outcomes. This review is an attempt to highlight what is currently known about the effect of electrical stimulation on motor function recovery after stroke and to point out the areas needing research clarification