Study on Rehabilitating Effect of Acupuncture plus Kinetotherapy for Early Hemiplegia
- VernacularTitle:Study on Rehabilitating Effect of Acupuncture plus Kinetotherapy for Early Hemiplegia
- Author:
Huamei ZHANG
;
Chunhuan WU
;
Zhenbang SONG
;
Guang ZHAO
;
Xuehua SHEN
;
Guoqi HUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Kinetotherapy;
Hemiplegia;
Rehabilitation
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2006;4(6):342-346
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
To investigate the rehabilitating effect of acupuncture plus kinetotherapy for early hemiplegia due to cerebral apoplexy. Methods:Fifty cases of apoplectic hemiplegia were treated by acupuncture plus kinetotherapy and were compared with another fifty cases treated by single medications,in the therapeutic effect and for follow-up observation. Results:After the treatment for one month on average,the remarkable effective rate was 82% in the rehabilitation group and 54% in the control group,in a significant difference (P＜0.05). After the treatment,the scores in the motor function of the limbs and daily life ability were obviously increased in the rehabilitation group,and there was a significant difference in comparison with the control group (P＜0.05). Moreover,there was a good regulatory effect on blood rheology and blood lipid in the rehabilitation group. Conclusion:A combination of acupuncture and kinetotherapy has a better effect on apoplectic hemiplegia than single medications.
