Effects of Electro-acupuncture and Functional Training on Gross Motor Function of Children with Cerebral Palsy
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2012.10.003
- VernacularTitle:电针结合功能训练对脑性瘫痪患儿粗大运动功能的影响
- Author:
Hongxiang TAN
;
Lijian YU
;
Jinling LI
;
Kaishou XU
;
Huici LIANG
;
Jianning MAI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
electro-acupuncture, cerebral palsy, gross motor function
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2012;18(10):908-909
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the effects of electro-acupuncture and functional training on gross motor function of children with cerebral palsy. Methods 137 children with cerebral palsy were divided into observation group (n=81) and control group (n=56). The observation group received electro-acupuncture and functional training, and the control group received functional training only. Results The scores of Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) increased in both group after treatment (P<0.01), and it was significantly higher in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion Electro-acupuncture and functional training is superior to functional training in gross motor function.
