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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Main Authors: Woo Jin Song, Ji Hyuk Park, Joo Hyun Lee, Min Young Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2015-06-01
Series:Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1569186115000212