Effectiveness of Surged Faradic Current and Myofascial Release Technique on Lower Limb Muscles in Spastic Cerebral Palsy Patient” - A Case Study

Abstract

Background: Cerebral Palsy is described as group of permanent disorder causing activity limitation in developing infant. Spasticity is a motor disorder causing increase stretch reflex with exaggerated tendon jerks. Myofascial Release Technique is the aid to mechanical, neural and psycho-physiological adaptation in the myofascial system. Faradic currents are surged having low pulse duration, hence used to treat innervated muscles. Purpose: To find out the effectiveness of Surged Faradic Current and Myofascial Release technique on spasticity of lower limb muscles in a cerebral palsy patient. Methodology: A case study was done from 14 th December 2020 to 9 th January 2021. A 4 year old male child diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy’s, pre and post treatment measures, data of Modified Ashworth Scale, Pediatric Manual Muscle Testing and Gross Motor Function-66 were evaluated and mentioned. MFR and SF was given to the calf, hamstring and adductor muscles for 3 days a week for 4 weeks. Result: Gross Motor Function Scale, Pediatric Muscle Score and Modified Ashworth Scale improved after the intervention in this patient. Conclusion: SF and MFR along with conventional rehabilitation was effective in case of spastic cerebral palsy subject.