Effect of Acupuncture Combined with Core Stability Therapy on Cerebral Palsy

VernacularTitle:针刺配合核心稳定性训练治疗脑性瘫痪
Author: Xiong SONG ; Xiaomiao LIN ; Linxia ZOU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: cerebral palsy, acupuncture, core stability therapy, rehabilitation, gross motor function
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2011;17(1):68-69
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo observe the effect of acupuncture combined with core stability therapy on gross motor function of children with cerebral palsy. Methods80 cases were divided into 2 groups, 40 cases in each group. The control group was treated with routine physical therapy. The observation group was treated with acupuncture combined with core stability therapy. They were assessed with Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88) before and 3 months after treatment. ResultsAfter treatment, the scores of GMFM-88 significantly improved in both groups (P＜0.05), and improved more in the observation group than in the control group (P＜0.05). ConclusionAcupuncture combined with core stability therapy can effectively improve the gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy.