EFFECT OF NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION ON DYSPHAGIA IN CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME
Rehabilitation
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Rehabilitation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1- Their age ranged from 3 to 6 years. 2- Both genders were included. 3- The participating children having the ability to understand and follow simple instructions (IQ level not less than 50).
4- They did not have any visual or auditory problems. 5- They did not be treated with special medications affecting mental functions. 6- They had score from 4 to 7 according to functional oral intake scale.
Exclusion Criteria:
- 1- Children with history of epilepsy. 2- Children with dental deformities. 3- Children with chest infections or unstable cardiac status. 4- Children with infective skin conditions. 5- Children with gum disorders.
Sites / Locations
- Emad
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Group (A)
Group (B)
they received oral motor training for 40 minutes 3 times/week for twelve successive weeks.
They received the same Oral motor training program of Group A for 20 minutes in addition to Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) at intensity ranged from (3-5mA) duration for 20 minutes and frequency of 80 HZ 3 times/week for twelve successive weeks.