Abstract

Objective To observe the effect of electromyographic biofeedback therapy(EMGBFT)on dysphagia in stroke patients.Methods Fifty-three stroke patients with dysphagia were divided randomly into an EMGBFT group and a control group.The patients of EMGBFT group were given EMGBFT,electrical stimulation therapy (EST)and dysphagia training,while those in the control group were given EST and dysphagia training.All the patients were assessed with Kubota drinking test before treatment and 30 days after treatment.Results After treatment swallowing function of patients in both groups improved(P <0.05).The effective rate was 76.92% in EMGBFT group and 55.56% in control group,with statistically significant difference between the two groups(P < 0.05).It showed that the EMGBFT group has significantly better outcome than the control group after treatment(P < 0.05).Conclusions EMGBFT combined with regular rehabilitation therapy can improve patient's motor and swallowing function. Key words: Stroke; Deglutition disorder; Dysphagia; Electromyographic biofeedback

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