Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Swallowing Functions in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
Objective/Background: Oral-motor and sensory dysfunctions are primary reasons for difficulties with swallowing in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has been shown to provide positive effects on the swallowing function in adult populations with various neu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2015-06-01
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Series: | Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1569186115000212 |