Key result
Literature review reveals considerable disagreement on electrical stimulation and rest for treating flaccid paralyzed muscles.
Why the study?
There is considerable confusion and disagreement regarding the value, indications, and contraindications of treatments for flaccid muscle paralysis such as electrical stimulation, massage, and passive movement.
Comparison
Electrical stimulation, massage, passive movement, heat, rest, and muscle reeducation
Design
Review of literature
Authors
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Uncertainty persists regarding electrical stimulation and rest in flaccid paralysis; leaves open optimal management pending rigorous trials.
Chor et al. (1939) conducted a review in paralyzed muscles of the flaccid type. electrical stimulation, massage, passive movement, heat, rest was evaluated. A review of the literature reveals considerable confusion and disagreement regarding the value of measures such as electrical stimulation and rest for treating paralyzed muscles of the flaccid type.
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