RESUMO
Several surgical procedures are used to treat dynamic pronation position of the forearm and flexion deformity of the wrist in cerebral palsy. Postoperative results of pronator teres rerouting were explored, while specially designed postoperative physiotherapy and its outcomes were limited. Herein, we present a case in whom the outcomes of electromyographic biofeedback (EMG-BF) training were assessed after pronator teres rerouting and brachioradialis tendon to extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon transfer combined with derotation osteotomy. The peak value increased, while the resting value decreased for the muscles after the intervention. Range of motion, hand function, manual ability, functional independence, and quality of life levels were improved. In conclusion, EMG biofeedback training may have a positive effect on neuromuscular control of pronator teres and brachioradialis. Free use of the upper extremity and improved manual ability positively affect the activity and quality of life of the patients.
Assuntos
Paralisia Cerebral , Músculo Esquelético , Amplitude de Movimento Articular , Transferência Tendinosa , Humanos , Transferência Tendinosa/métodos , Paralisia Cerebral/cirurgia , Paralisia Cerebral/reabilitação , Paralisia Cerebral/fisiopatologia , Músculo Esquelético/cirurgia , Músculo Esquelético/fisiopatologia , Masculino , Antebraço/cirurgia , Eletromiografia , Qualidade de Vida , Resultado do Tratamento , Biorretroalimentação Psicológica/métodos , Osteotomia/métodos , Pronação/fisiologia , Recuperação de Função Fisiológica/fisiologiaRESUMO
We aimed to investigate the effects of dual- and single-task training in older adults with age-related hearing loss. Intervention groups included single-, dual-task training, and control groups. The dual- and single-task trainings were held 2 days a week for 40 min for a total of 10 sessions for 5 weeks. We evaluated physical, cognitive, and auditory functions, quality-of-life, balance, concerns about falling, independence in activities of daily living, and dual-task performance. A total of 42 patients fully participated in this study. Statistically significant differences were observed in chair stand, chair sit-and-reach, global cognitive function, and delayed recall between the intervention groups and control group (p < .05). There was no statistically significant difference in quality-of-life, balance, falling concerns, independence in activities of daily living, and dual-task performance between all groups (p > .05). In conclusion, single- and dual-task training had a positive effect on physical and cognitive functioning in older adults with age-related hearing loss.