Early Intervention to the Shoulder Pain for Patients with Hemiplegia after Stroke
- VernacularTitle:脑卒中偏瘫患者肩痛的早期干预
- Author:
Wei YANG
;
Ning XIN
;
Wenhong ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
stroke, hemiplegia, shoulder pain, early intervention, rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2007;13(1):68-69
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of early intervention on shoulder pain in patients with hemiplegia after stroke. MethodsStroke patients were treated with bedside physical therapy on the shoulder 7 d after onset. They were assessed with short-form McGill pain questionnaire and Fugl-Meyer assessment of upper extremity before and 40 d after treatment. ResultsThe score of MPQ in the treatment group was significantly lower than that in the control group, while the score of FMA was significantly higher(P<0.01). ConclusionEarly intervention can reduce the pain and improve the function of the shoulder in patients with shoulder pain after stroke.
