Clinical Observation on Combined Tuina and Medicated Bath for Early Intervention of Neonatal Brain Injuries
10.1007/s11726-010-0435-7
- VernacularTitle:Clinical Observation on Combined Tuina and Medicated Bath for Early Intervention of Neonatal Brain Injuries
- Author:
Zhenhuan LIU
;
Jianying DING
;
Chouping HAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Brain Injuries;
Tuina;
Massage;
Infant;
Rehabilitation;
Music Therapy;
Hydrotherapy
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2010;08(5):310-314
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To observe the clinical effect of early intervention of combined tuina with medicated bath for neonatal brain injuries.Methods: Brain-benefiting tuina manipulations,medicated bath and music plus exercise therapies were employed in 60 infants with medium or severe brain injuries.The Gesell measurement methods were adopted prior to and 3 months after treatment to evaluate the development quotient(DQ).In addition,the long-term follow-up was made after one and a half years.Result: The scores of DQ prior to treatment,3 month after treatment and 1.5 years after treatment were(34.98±28.94),(66.17±14.91)and(75.40±14.69)respectively,showing a marked improvement after 3months and 1.5 years of treatment(P=0.000).Conclusion: Early intervention using tuina manipulations could enhance the brain development,repair the nerve injury,improve the motion and cognitive ability and prevent the sequela of the nervous system.
