Clinical Study on Electroacupuncture at Motor Points of Antagonistic Muscles plus Rehabilitation for Post-stroke Strephenopodia
10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2015.03.0197
- VernacularTitle:电针拮抗肌运动点加康复训练治疗脑卒中足内翻的临床研究
- Author:
Yanmin ZHANG
;
Lian LIU
;
Ning SHI
;
Chunhong WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture therapy;
Electroacupuncture;
Strephenopodia;
Post-stroke syndrome;
Modified Ashworth scale;
Rehabilitation;
Antagonistic muscles
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2015;(3):197-200
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture at the motor points of antagonistic muscles plus rehabilitation training in treating post-stroke strephenopodia. Method Seventy patients with post-stroke strephenopodia were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 35 in each group. The two groups both received conventional medication and Bobath rehabilitation; while the treatment group was additionally given electroacupuncture at the motor points of antagonistic muscles, and the control group was given regular acupuncture. The modified Ashworth scale (MAS), the maximum eversion range of ankle joint, and the surface electromyography (the root-mean-square, RMS) were observed before and after intervention.Result The MAS scores were changed significantly after intervention in both groups (P<0.05). After intervention, there was a significant difference in comparing the MAS score between the two groups (P<0.05). In the two groups, the maximum eversion range of ankle joint and RMS were significantly changed after the intervention (P<0.05). After intervention, there were significant differences in comparing the eversion range and RMS between the two groups (P<0.05). Conclusion Electroacupuncture at the motor points of antagonistic muscles plus rehabilitation training is an effective approach in treating post-stroke strephenopodia, and it can improve the spasm and motion of ankle joint, and promote the walk ability.
