Case Study: JRCRS. 2025; 13(4):252-255
11- Effects of Pulsed Magnetic Field combined with Electrical Muscle Stimulation on Muscle Tone and Motor Function in Hypotonic Cerebral Palsy – A Case Study
Tehreem Jameel1, Muhammad Haroon Asghar2
1 HOD SKJ Special Education Centre, Syeda Khatoon e Jannat Trust Hospital & Special Education Centre, Faisalabad, Pakistan
2 HOD SKJ Trust Hospital & Special Education Centre, Syeda Khatoon e Jannat Trust Hospital & Special Education Centre, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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ABSTRACT:
Cerebral palsy is characterized by abnormal tone, posture and movement with multisystem involvement leading to limitation of activity. In the given case, a female patient was reported with hypotonic Cerebral palsy with complaints of floppiness and muscular weakness predominantly affecting right side of body. She was also having poor head and neck control along with instability of trunk. The patient received Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy (25–35 Hz, 412 µs, 10 min) followed by Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) (20–35 Hz, synchronous mode, 10 min), both applied five times weekly. This was followed by physical therapy exercises targeting the affected extremity. Data collection was done at the baseline, 12 and 24 weeks of intervention. Marked improvements in motor function were observed over 24 weeks, as evidenced by higher scores on the GMFM and advancement to GMFCS Level III, indicating enhanced mobility and postural control. Thus, it can be concluded that combination of PEMF with EMS is an effective intervention for improving Muscle Tone and enhancing Motor Function in Hypotonic Cerebral Palsy
Keywords: Cerebral Palsy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Muscle Hypotonic, Postural Balance