Effect of Acupuncture on Gross Motor Function and Adaptive Development in Children with Cerebral Palsy
- VernacularTitle:针刺治疗对脑性瘫痪患儿运动功能和智力发育的影响
- Author:
Bing ZHAO
;
Yanran YUAN
;
Gaofeng WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acupuncture, cerebral palsy, gross motor function, development quotient, rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2010;16(7):631-632
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of acupuncture on cerebral palsy children. Methods90 children with cerebral palsy were divided into the observation group (acupuncture and comprehensive rehabilitation) and control group (comprehensive rehabilitation). They were assessed with Gross Motor Function Measure and the Gesell Development Schedules before and 3 months after treatment. ResultsThe total effective rate was 95% in observation group, and 80% in the control group (P<0.01). The score of gross motor function and Gesell adaptive development quotient improved more in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.01). ConclusionAcupuncture is efficacious on functional recovery in children with cerebral palsy
