Reeducation of hemiplegic shoulder by using EMG biofeedback

WOS: 000437950900024Purpose: The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of EMG biofeedback on hemiplegic shoulder reeducation. Materials and Methods: A total of 30 patients were included in the study. 10 sessions of EMG biofeedback training was given to the upper trapezius muscle on the affected side of the patients during shoulder movements to provide relaxation. Patients were evaluated before and after treatment; the myoelectric activity and tone of the upper trapezius muscle, and only the tone of the deltoideus muscle. Manual Function Test was used to assess functional recovery of the shoulder. Results: At the end of the treatment, it was seen that there was a decrease in the tone of the upper trapezius muscle and myoelectric activity and an increase in the tone of the deltoideus muscle. According to MFT results, there was a significant improvement in the percentage of shoulder function at the end of treatment. There was no improvement in hand function. In our study, EMG biofeedback training was found to be effective in improving shoulder function in hemiplegic patients. Conclusion: Preliminary results in this study suggested that in hemiplegic patients, the use of EMG biofeedback with shoulder exercises in the clinic, resulted in favorable outcomes in the treatment