Effect of Meridian-thumbing Therapy on Flexion Deformity on Knees of Children with Cerebral Palsy
- VernacularTitle:中医拨经疗法治疗脑性瘫痪膝关节屈曲畸形疗效观察
- Author:
Hu JIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
meridian-thumbing therapy, cerebral palsy(CP), flexion deformity on knees, points-thumbing, meridian-thumbing
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2008;14(4):379-380
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of meridian-thumbing therapy on flexion deformity on knees of children with cerebral palsy(CP).Methods The therapy of thumbing the points from Chengfu to Chengshan of the meridian of Foot Taiyang Bladder was used for 40 CP children with flexion deformity on knees.Results After three months treatment,the positive flexion of knee joint in 40 children improved significantly than before(P<0.001).Conclusion The therapy of meridian-thumbing has obvious effect on flexion deformity on knees of CP children.
