Effects of unblocking meridians and Du-channel massage combined with rehabilitation training on the motor function improvement of cerebral ischemic stroke patients.
- Author:
Hua-ping PAN
1
;
Hui FENG
;
Ya-juan LI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Exercise Therapy; Female; Gait; Humans; Male; Massage; Meridians; Middle Aged; Motor Activity; Recovery of Function; Stroke Rehabilitation; Treatment Outcome; Walking
- From: Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine 2011;31(11):1474-1478
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study effects of unblocking meridians and Du-channel massage combined with rehabilitation training on the motor function improvement of cerebral ischemic stroke (CIS) patients.
METHODSEighty CIS patients were assigned to the treatment group (40 cases) and the control group (40 cases) using random digit table method. Bobath technique was mainly carried out in patients in the control group. On the basis of routine rehabilitation training, unblocking meridians and Du-channel massage was additionally given to patients in the treatment group. The therapeutic course for all patients was 8 weeks. The changes of Fugl-Meyer Assessment-L (FMA-L), 10 meter maximal walking speed (MWS), and gait space and time parameters were compared before and after treatment.
RESULTSBefore treatment there was no significant difference in each index between the two groups (P > 0.05). After treatment there was significant difference in these indices between the two groups (P < 0.05), with better results obtained in the treatment group (P < 0.01, P < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONThe unblocking meridians and Du-channel massage could improve the motor function and walking capability of CIS patients, which was worthy of further summaries.
