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ArticleFrontiers in neurology2023

Addressing gross motor function by functional repetitive neuromuscular magnetic stimulation targeting to the gluteal muscles in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy: benefits of functional repetitive neuromuscular magnetic stimulation targeting the gluteal muscles.

Leonie Grosse, Malina A Späh, Corinna Börner, Julian F Schnabel, Anne C Meuche, Barbara Parzefall, Ute Breuer, Birgit Warken, Alexandra Sitzberger, Matthias Hösl and 4 more

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Article in Frontiers in neurology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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14 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Leonie GrosseLMU Hospital, Department of Pediatrics - Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.
Malina A SpähLMU Hospital, Department of Pediatrics - Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.
Corinna BörnerLMU Hospital, Department of Pediatrics - Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.
Julian F SchnabelLMU Hospital, Department of Pediatrics - Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.
Anne C MeucheLMU Hospital, Department of Pediatrics - Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.
Barbara ParzefallLMU Hospital, Department of Pediatrics - Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.
Ute BreuerLMU Center for Children with Medical Complexity - iSPZ Hauner, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.
Birgit WarkenLMU Center for Children with Medical Complexity - iSPZ Hauner, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.
Alexandra SitzbergerLMU Hospital, Department of Pediatrics - Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.
Matthias HöslGait and Motion Analysis Laboratory, Schoen Clinic Vogtareuth, Vogtareuth, Germany.
Florian HeinenLMU Hospital, Department of Pediatrics - Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.
Steffen BerweckLMU Hospital, Department of Pediatrics - Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.
Sebastian A SchröderLMU Hospital, Department of Pediatrics - Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.
Michaela V BonfertLMU Hospital, Department of Pediatrics - Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München · DESchön Klinik Vogtareuth · DE

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Impaired selective motor control, weakness and spasticity represent the key characteristics of motor disability in the context of bilateral spastic cerebral palsy. Independent walking ability is an important goal and training of the gluteal muscles can improve endurance and gait stability. Combining conventional physical excercises with a neuromodulatory, non-invasive technique like repetitive neuromuscular magnetic stimulation probably enhances effects of the treatment. This prospective study aimed to assess the clinical effects of repetitive neuromuscular magnetic stimulation in combination with a personalized functional physical training offered to children and adolescents with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy. Methods: Eight participants Gross Motor Function Classification System level II and III (10.4 ± 2y5m; 50% Gross Motor Function Classification System level II) received a personalized intervention applying functional repetitive neuromuscular magnetic stimulation (12 sessions within 3 weeks; 12,600 total stimuli during each session). At baseline and follow up the following assessments were performed: 10-m-walking-test, 6-min-walking-test, GMFM-66. Six weeks after the end of treatment the patient-reported outcome measure Gait Outcome Assessment List was completed. Results: GMFM-66 total score improved by 1.4% ( Conclusion: Repetitive neuromuscular magnetic stimulation promises to be a meaningful, non-invasive treatment approach for children and adolescents with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy that could be offered in a resource-efficient manner to a broad number of patients. To further investigate the promising effects of repetitive neuromuscular magnetic stimulation and its mechanisms of action, larger-scaled, controlled trials are needed as well as comprehensive neurophysiological investigations.

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congenital brain injurymotor impairmentneuromodulationneurostimulationphysical exerciseselective motor control

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PMID37564737
PMCPMC10410564
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