Effect of Traditional Chinese Massage on Upper Limbs Spasticity in Stroke Patients Accepted Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection
- VernacularTitle:中医推拿对脑卒中后上肢痉挛A型肉毒毒素干预效果的影响
- Author:
Yin QIN
;
Li-hua CUI
;
Jian-hong GUO
;
Hui GAO
;
Jingjing DING
;
Jiwei WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
stroke, upper limbs, spasticity, massage, Botulinum toxin type A
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2012;18(12):1109-1111
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the effect of traditional Chinese massage on upper limbs spasticity in stroke patients who accepted Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injection. Methods 74 stroke patients with upper limbs spasticity were divided into treatment group (n=36)and control group (n=38). The control group received BTX-A injection, and the treatment group received massage after injection. Both groups received rehabilitation training after injection and were assessed with modified Ashworth scale, Fugl-Meyer assessment and modified Barthel index before and 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks after treatment. Results All the scores of assessments improved in both groups after treatment (P<0.001), and there was no significant difference between them (P>0.05). Conclusion Addition of traditional Chinese massage doesn't work more on spasticity of upper limbs after stroke when accepted BTX-A injection.
