Hello Allan,

I have found in the (long) past that young children didn't tolerate the sensation very well so i was never able to get enough intensity to get a muscle action.

Cheers,

Anna

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-----Original Message-----
From: Allan Simpson <[log in to unmask]>
To: physiotherapy mailbase <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Monday, 19 April 1999 9:20
Subject: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

Has anyone any exoerience of using electrical stimulation on a patient (in this case a 6 year old child)with a severe congenital myopathy .The aim of treatment is to increase musle strength to enhance function.