Effect of Massage at Head-neck Acupoints on Dysphagia post Stroke

VernacularTitle:头颈面部穴位按摩治疗脑卒中后吞咽障碍的疗效
Author: Kailong WANG ¹ ; Yong HUANG ¹ ; Binbin ZHOU ¹ ; Dongyu WU ¹
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1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530023, Guangxi, China
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: stroke, dysphagia, massage, rehabilitation
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2014;(3):269-271
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of massage at acupoints on head, neck and face on dysphagia after stroke. Methods 60 stroke patients with dysphagia were randomly divided into treatment group (n=30) and control group (n=30). The control group received conventional rehabilitation, including acupuncture and swallowing training, and the treatment group received acupoint massage on head,neck and face in addition. They were assessed with Standardized Swallowing Assessment (SSA) before and 4 weeks after treatment. Results The score of SSA improved in both groups (P<0.001), and improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.001) after treatment. Conclusion Conventional rehabilitation with acupoint massage is more effective on dysphagia after stroke.