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2002, Number 4

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Acta Ortop Mex 2002; 16 (4)

Electric interferential currents for improvement of angulation in mexican children who have idiopathic scoliosis

De la Cruz RH, Coutiño LB, Mora MI, Mallart MM, González SME

Language: Spanish
References: 11
Page: 211-216
PDF size: 373.15 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objective. To investigate the utility of electrical interferential currents in treatment for idiopathic scoliosis. Material and methods. A series of 46 children of both gender with idiopathic scoliosis from 10 to 45 degrees, was randomly classified into two comparative groups. Group 1 received electrical stimulation (ES) and a stretching excercise program, while Group 2 received only the classic Klapp’s exercise program (KE) and no electrical stimulation. Complete treatment consisted on 40 applications of either ES and exercise or KE. Age was from 2 to 15 years (mean 11). Results. Complete correction was obtained in curves of 10 degrees with treatment by ES, while no response was seen in those with only KE. Conclusion. Electrical interferential currents plus stretching exercises are useful in treatment for idiopathic scoliosis. (See E.N.).


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