Effect of Acupuncture Cooperating with Bobath Approach on Spasticity after Stroke
- VernacularTitle:针刺配合Bobath疗法改善脑卒中后肢体痉挛状态的临床研究
- Author:
Yi LI
;
Yufeng LI
;
Fuqiong PAN
;
Youjun CHANG
;
Jia XU
;
Zongxin XIAO
;
Yulong YANG
;
Jie CHEN
;
Guanlan ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
stroke, spasticity, acupuncture, Bobath approach, rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2008;14(11):1063-1064
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the affect of acupuncture cooperating with Bobath approach on the spasticity after stroke.Methods 83 patient were divided into treatment group (42 cases) and control group (41 cases). On basis of conventional treatment, the treatment group accepted acupuncture and Bobath approach while the control group accepted a Bobath approach only. They were assessed with Modified Ashworth Scale before and 8 weeks after treatment. Results 8 weeks after treatment, the spasticity reduced in both groups, but more in the treatment group (P<0.05).Conclusion Acupuncture can facilitate the efficacy of Bobath approach on spasticity after stroke.
