Issue 23-5, 2024

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https://doi.org/10.38025/2078-1962-2024-23-5-87-96

Magnetic and Electrical Stimulation in Complex Rehabilitation for Myelodysplasia in Children: a Clinical Randomized Study

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1,2ORCIDAnna M. Nekrasova, 2 ORCIDRezeda A. Bodrova, 2,3 ORCIDDarya L. Nefedeva

1«Kazan Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics» LLC, Kazan, Russia
2Kazan State Medical Academy — Branch Campus of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Kazan, Russia
3 Branch of the Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University in the city of Jizzakh, Jizzakh, Uzbekistan


ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION. Myelodysplasia (MD) in children is accompanied by disorders of the musculoskeletal system and pelvic functions, causing a decrease in activity and restriction of participation in society, leading to disability and contributing to social isolation. The rehabilitation potential, determined by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), is realized when the child is active and participates in the processes of life. The improvement of methods and technologies for the rehabilitation of children with MD remains relevant.
AIM. To study the effect of medical rehabilitation in children with MD on the development of motor skills in all children and self-care in children over the age of 1 year.
MATERIALS AND METHODS. The study included 117 children diagnosed with male and female MD between the ages of 6 months and 13 years, 11 months and 30 days (average age 6 years and 9 ± 6 months). The diagnosis of the functioning of the body was performed in the categorical profile of the ICF using a ranking system for the degree of disorders / limitations of functioning. The subjects are divided into three groups. Patients of group I received physical rehabilitation, ergotherapy, magnetic stimulation of the spinal cord (MS) and electromyostimulation (EMS); group II — physical rehabilitation, ergotherapy and MS; group III — standard physical therapy techniques, massage, ergotherapy, therapy with sinusoidal modulated currents (SMT-therapy) on the muscles of the lower extremities.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION. The effectiveness of consistent use of MS, EMS during physical exercises for the development of motor skills, classes with an occupational therapist on self-service skills has been demonstrated in children with MD, which is confirmed by positive dynamics in mobility and self-service skills assessed using functional scales and questionnaires. Medical rehabilitation increases muscle strength in children with MMD, and the combined use of MS with EMS during targeted exercises contributes to the effective development of motor functions. The development of motor skills and classes with an occupational therapist increase the level of independence in children with MD.
CONCLUSION. Medical rehabilitation with the inclusion of MS and EMS during the performance of targeted exercises contributes to the better development of motor skills and improves self-care in children with MD.


KEYWORDS: myelodysplasia, children, International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, rehabilitation, spina bifida, magnetic stimulation, electromyostimulation

FUNDING: The authors declare no external funding in the conduct of the study.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The authors declare no apparent or potential conflicts of interest related to the publication of this article.

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Nekrasova A.M., Bodrova R.A., Nefedeva D.L. Magnetic and Electrical Stimulation in Complex Rehabilitation for Myelodysplasia in Children: a Clinical Randomized Study. Bulletin of Rehabilitation Medicine. 2024; 23(5):87-96. https://doi.org/10.38025/2078-1962-2024-23-5-87-96 (In Russ.).

FOR CORRESPONDENCE:

Anna M. Nekrasova, E-mail: kafedra-reabil-kgma@mail.ru


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