Effect of Electroacupuncture on Genu Recurvatum after Stroke

VernacularTitle:电针改善脑卒中患者膝过伸的效果
Author: Wei-jun GONG ; Ao-ran YANG ; Hai-shan GAI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: stroke, genu recurvatum, electroacupuncture, rehabilitation
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2015;21(7):834-837
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the effects of electroacupuncture on genu recurvatum after stroke. Methods 80 stroke patients with genu recurvatum were randomly assigned to treatment group (n=40) and control group (n=40). The control group accepted routine rehabilitation, and the treatment group accepted electroacupuncture at Yanglingquan (GB34), Futu (ST32), Weizhong (BL40), Chengshan (BL57) and Zusanli (ST36) in addition, for 30 days. The incidence of effectiveness was compared between groups. All the patients were assessed with range of motion (ROM) of knee and Fugl-Meyer Assessment of lower limbs (FMA) before and after treatment. Results The incidence of effectiveness was 72.5% in the treatment group, which was more than 55% in the control group (P<0.05). The ROM and score of FMA improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion The electroacupuncture can promote the recovery of genu recurvatum after stroke.