Clinical Observation on Treatment of Spastic Cerebral Palsy with Tuina plus Music Therapy
10.1007/s11726-009-0213-6
- VernacularTitle:Clinical Observation on Treatment of Spastic Cerebral Palsy with Tuina plus Music Therapy
- Author:
Meimei MA
;
Zhenhuan LIU
;
Yong ZHAO
;
Guanjun LUO
;
Nuo LI
;
Wenjian ZHAO
;
Ruiping WAN
;
Chouping HAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cerebral Palsy;
Tuina;
Massage;
Music Therapy
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2009;7(4):213-217
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To observe the effect oftuina plus music therapy on range of motion of ankle joints and muscle spasm of lower limbs in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Method:All of 286 cases that conformed to the diagnostic criteria of infantile cerebral palsy were treated with 7 types of tuina manipulations respectively to unblock the Governor Vessel, reinforce the kidney and strengthen the spleen, pinch along the spine, stimulate specific foot-reflex area and different spinal segments, accelerate recovery of muscle strength and increase joint range of motion, 25-30 rain each treatment, once or twice a day, 30 d constitute a course of treatment.After this, the efficacy on femoral medial adduction and dorsiflexion angle and composite spasticity score (CSS) was evaluated. Result: The statistical analysis showed significant differences in dorsiflexion and femoral medial adduction angle and CCS scores (P<0.01) after the treatments. Conclusion: Tuina plus music therapy can lubricate the joints, relax contraction of tendons, alleviate muscle spasm and improve scissors and toe-walking gaits, thereby benefiting the gross motor function of infants in sitting, kneeling, standing and walking.
