Abstract:Background: Obstetric palsy (OP) is defined as the paralysis or paresis of all or part of the upper limb that occurs in the newborn during childbirth. It can be treated surgically and conservatively. Physiotherapy and in particular electrotherapy and neuromuscular retraining techniques help to restore the function of the upper limb. The purpose of this review is to describe and compare recent research data on the efficacy of electrotherapy and neuromuscular retraining techniques in the rehabilitation of infant… Show more
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