Static balance and function in children with cerebral palsy submitted to neuromuscular block and neuromuscular electrical stimulation: Study protocol for prospective, randomized, controlled trial

• Main Authors: Kazon Soráia (Author), Grecco Luanda A C (Author), Pasini Hugo (Author), Corrêa João C F (Author), Christovão Thaluanna C L (Author), de Carvalho Paulo de TarsoCamillo (Author), Giannasi Lilian Chrystiane (Author), Lucareli Paulo R G (Author), de Oliveira Luis Vicente Franco (Author), Salgado Afonso Shiguemi Inoue (Author), Sampaio Luciana M M (Author), Oliveira Claudia S (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The use of botulinum toxin A (BT-A) for the treatment of lower limb spasticity is common in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Following the administration of BT-A, physical therapy plays a fundamental role in potentiating the functi...