Effect of Acupuncture on Functional Reconstruction of the Wrist Following Cerebral Apoplexy
10.1007/s11726-010-0451-7
- VernacularTitle:Effect of Acupuncture on Functional Reconstruction of the Wrist Following Cerebral Apoplexy
- Author:
Dongyan WANG
;
Yan WANG
;
Xiaodong YANG
;
Chouping HAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Stroke;
Complications;
Activities of Daily Living
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2010;08(6):364-367
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To observe the effect of needling different points on functional reconstruction of wrist following cerebral apoplexy. Methods: Forty apoplexy cases were randomly allocated into four groups, 10 in each. Cases in group A were treated by needling the extensor muscle motor points. Cases in group B were treated by needling alternating extensor-flexor muscle motor points. Cases in group C were treated by needling Jianyu (LI 15),Binao (LI 14), Shousanli (LI 10) and Waiguan (TE 5). Cases in group D were treated by needling Jianyu (LI 15), Binao (LI 14), Shousanli (LI 10), Waiguan (TE 5), Chize (LU 5) and Neiguan (PC 6). The motor functions of affected upper limbs were evaluated on the surface electromyography (SEMG), Fugl-Meyer function scale and Barthel ADL (Activities of Daily Living) indexes. Results: Needling alternating extensor-flexor muscle motor points can significantly increase the peak value (MAX) of the upper limb SEMG, integrated electromyogram (IEMG), Fugl-Meyer motor function value and Barthel ADL indexes.Conclusion: Needling different points may produce different effects on wrist function following cerebral apoplexy. Needling alternating extensor-flexor muscle motor points can obtain an exact treatment effect.
