Effect of Scalp-acupuncture Combined with Physical Therapy on Spastic Cerebral Palsy
- VernacularTitle:头针配合运动疗法治疗痉挛型脑性瘫痪的疗效观察
- Author:
Yuhong JI
;
Baodong SUN
;
Ru ZHANG
;
Jing ZHANG
;
Yuanhong JI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
spastic cerebral palsy, scalp-acupuncture, physical therapy, motor function
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2008;14(9):856-857
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of scalp-acupuncture combined with physical therapy on spastic cerebral palsy.Methods 80 children with spastic cerebral palsy were randomly divided into observation group and a control group,40 cases in each group.The observation group was treated with scalp-acupuncture combined with physical therapy,and the control group with physical therapy only.They were assessed with the Functional Independence Measure for children(WeeFIM) and the Gross Motor Function Measure(GMFM) before and 3 months after treatment.Results No side-effect was observed during the treatment.The scores of WeeFIM and GMFM of the observation group were significantly superior to the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion The scalp-acupuncture can improve the efficiency of physical therapy on motor function in the children with spastic cerebral palsy.
