Effect of Finger-acupuncture Massage on Fine Motor Functions of 40 Children with Cerebral Palsy
- VernacularTitle:指针推拿治疗脑瘫患儿精细运动障碍40例临床研究
- Author:
Xianhui MU
;
Xiaojie LI
;
Fawen ZHAO
;
Shuai HE
;
Qingwei WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cerebral palsy, diplegia, fine motor, finger-acupuncture, massage
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2011;17(4):362-364
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of finger-acupuncture massage on the fine motor functions of children with cerebral palsy. Methods40 children with cerebral palsy following diplegia were randomly divided into two groups: observation group(n=20) and control group(n=20). The control group was treated with rehabilitation training, while the observation group received finger-acupuncture massage and the rehabilitation training. All patients were assessed by Peabody Developmental Motor Scale before and after the treatment.ResultsThere was no statistically significant difference in fine motor between the two groups before the treatment (P>0.05). There was a significantly difference in fine motor quotient(FMQ), grasp capacity index, and capacity index of visual-motor integration both in the observation group and the control group between before and after the treatment (P<0.001). There was also a difference in fine motor quotient (FMQ), grasp capacity index, capacity index of visual-motor integration between the observation group and the control group after the treatment(P<0.05).ConclusionFinger-acupuncture massage combined with rehabilitation training can improve fine motor functions of children with cerebral palsy following diplegia.
