Clinical Observation of Acupuncture using Xingnao Kaiqiao Needling Method and Rehabilitation Training on Stroke
- VernacularTitle:醒脑开窍针刺法联合康复训练治疗脑卒中的临床观察
- Author:
Jun ZHEN
;
Jianying OU
;
Lei ZHANG
;
Yanjie YANG
;
Jianzhong FAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
stroke, Xingnao Kaiqiao, acupuncture, rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2011;17(4):370-372
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo observe the clinical effection of acupuncture using Xingnao Kaiqiao needling method and rehabilitation training on patients with stroke.Methods70 patients with stroke were randomly divided into the observation group(n=35)and the control group(n=35), both groups receiving routine treatment and early rehabilitation training, while acupuncture using Xingnao Kaiqiao needling method was given additionally to the observation group, 4 weeks for a course. The Fugl-Meyer Assessment, assessment of neurological deficit, the Barthel Index and the clinical effect were compared among two groups.ResultsThe neurological deficit decreased obviously, and the Fugl-Meyer Assessment and Barthel Index increased significantly in two groups after the treatment(P<0.05). The theraputic effect was significantly better in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).ConclusionAcupuncture using Xingnao Kaiqiao needling method combined with rehabilitation training can more effectively promote the recovery of nerve function, enhance motor function, and significantly improve the quality of life and the prognosis of patients with stroke.
