Effects of Dong's Extraordinary Acupoints Acupuncture and Rehabilitation on Neural Function in Patients with Upper Limb Spastic Hemiplegia after Stroke

VernacularTitle:针刺董氏奇穴和康复训练对脑卒中后上肢痉挛性偏瘫患者的效果
Author: Jianan CHEN ; Kangchao YU ; Zheng ZHONG ; Yu ZHENG ; Shanshan QU ; Yong HUANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: stroke, spastic hemiplegia, Dong's Extraordinary Acupoints, rehabilitation, China Stroke Scale
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2015;21(3):330-333
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the effects of Dong's Extraordinary Acupoints acupuncture and rehabilitation on upper limb spastic hemiplegia after stroke. Methods 105 patients with upper limb spastic hemiplegia after stroke were randomized into 3 groups as groups A, B, C equally, and receiving Baclofen and rehabilitation training, acupuncture at Dong's Extraordinary Acupoints, and both acupuncture at Dong's Extraordinary Acupoints and rehabilitation training for 8 weeks, respectively. They were assessed with China Stroke Scale (CSS) and modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) before and after treatment Results The CSS and MAS scores obviously improved after treatment in each group (P<0.01), and improved more in the group C than in the group A and B for CSS (P<0.05). Conclusion Both acupuncture at Dong's Extraordinary Acupoints and rehabilitation can improve the neural function and upper limb muscle tension in patients with upper limb spastic hemiplegia after stroke, with the synergistic effects.