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The Use of TheraBracelet Upper Extremity Vibrotactile Stimulation in a Child with Cerebral Palsy-A Case Report.
Seo, Na Jin; Brinkhoff, Molly; Fredendall, Savannah; Coker-Bolt, Patricia; McGloon, Kelly; Humanitzki, Elizabeth.
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  • Seo NJ; Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425.
  • Brinkhoff M; Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425.
  • Fredendall S; The Therapy Place, Columbia, SC 29204.
  • Coker-Bolt P; Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425.
  • McGloon K; Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425.
  • Humanitzki E; Department of Health Sciences and Research, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425.
Electronics (Basel) ; 13(16)2024 Aug 02.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39267797
ABSTRACT

Background:

TheraBracelet is peripheral vibrotactile stimulation applied to the affected upper extremity via a wristwatch-like wearable device during daily activities and therapy to improve upper limb function. The objective of this study was to examine feasibility of using TheraBracelet for a child with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Methods:

A nine-year-old male with cerebral palsy was provided with TheraBracelet to use during daily activities in the home and community settings for 1.5 years while receiving standard care physical/occupational therapy.

Results:

The child used TheraBracelet independently and consistently except during summer vacations and elbow-to-wrist orthotic use from growth spurt-related contracture. The use of TheraBracelet did not impede or prevent participation in daily activities. No study-related adverse events were reported by the therapist, child, or parent.

Conclusion:

Future research is warranted to investigate TheraBracelet as a propitious therapeutic device with focus on potential impact of use to improve the affected upper limb function in daily activities in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Electronics (Basel) Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Suiza
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Electronics (Basel) Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Suiza