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EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MICROPOLARIZATION DEVICE
TREATMENT IN CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OLD WITH HYPERKINETIC
TYPE OF CEREBRAL PALSY
Assistant:
Ermatov Farhod Akhmedovich
Central Asian Medical University
International Medical University
Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery
Relevance of the topic:
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition arising from perinatal injuries to the central nervous
system, characterized by persistent motor and postural disorders, along with cognitive
impairments in children. The hyperkinetic type is manifested by uncontrolled and
involuntary movements such as dystonia, athetosis, and choreic hyperkinesias. Since brain
functional plasticity is high in children under the age of 5, the early implementation of
modern neurorehabilitation methods is particularly important. One such method is
transcranial micropolarization (TCMP), which improves neurophysiological activity by
applying low-intensity electrical currents to specific brain regions.
Research objective:
To evaluate the clinical and functional effectiveness of transcranial micropolarization in
children under the age of 5 with the hyperkinetic type of cerebral palsy.
Materials and methods:
The study was conducted during 2024–2025 at the “Mother and Child” Genesis Clinic
(Fergana). It involved 40 children under 5 years old diagnosed with the hyperkinetic type of
CP.
Participants
were
divided
into
two
groups:
• Main group (n=20): Received a standard rehabilitation program (physical therapy, speech
therapy,
kinesitherapy)
plus
transcranial
micropolarization
therapy;
• Control group (n=20): Received only the standard rehabilitation program.
TCMP was administered using the “Elmikron” device in a 10-day course, with daily
sessions lasting 25–30 minutes, targeting the frontal and supratemporal brain zones.
Effectiveness was evaluated using the GMFCS (Gross Motor Function Classification
System), the Ashworth Scale (for muscle tone assessment), and the PEDI (Pediatric
Evaluation of Disability Inventory) index.
Results and discussion:
Children treated with TCMP showed a significant reduction in hyperkinesias (in 65% of
cases). The GMFCS score improved in 40% of children, while PEDI scores showed a 30–
35% increase in daily motor activity. The Ashworth Scale indicated a decrease in muscle
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tone by an average of 1.2–1.4 points (p<0.01). In the control group, these changes were less
pronounced. The therapy was well tolerated by patients, and no adverse effects were
observed.
Conclusion:
Transcranial micropolarization is a clinically and functionally effective method in the
complex treatment of hyperkinetic type cerebral palsy in children under 5 years old. It has a
beneficial effect on motor activity, tone modulation, and social participation. The results of
the study conducted at the “Mother and Child” Genesis Clinic support the broader
implementation of this method in pediatric neurorehabilitation practice.
References:
1. Ivanova G.E., Kozlov A.A. Transcranial micropolarization in children with CP:
effectiveness and safety. Neurology Today, 2022.
2. Palisano R. et al. Gross Motor Function Classification System for Cerebral Palsy.
CanChild, 2020.
3. Sharipov A.N. Cerebral Palsy in Children: Pathogenesis and Rehabilitation Methods.
Tashkent: Ilm, 2021.
4. Yatsuk S., Zhuravleva O. Microcurrent stimulation in pediatric cerebral palsy. Child
Neurotherapy Journal, 2023.
5. American Academy of Pediatrics. Clinical approaches to childhood cerebral palsy. 2021.
