Effect of Acupuncture on Balance Function of Ataxia Children with Cerebral Palsy
- VernacularTitle:针刺疗法改善共济失调型脑性瘫痪平衡功能的疗效观察
- Author:
Jianhua JIN
;
Zhedong WANG
;
Yan LI
;
Jihong TANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cerebral palsy, ataxia, balance function, acupuncture
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2007;13(1):71-72
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy of acupuncture in ataxia children with cerebral palsy. Methods40 patients were divided into 2 groups, treatment group and control group. Patients in the control group were treated with routine rehabilitation, while those in the treatment group received acupuncture in addition. All patients were assessed with balance function before and after treatment.ResultsThere was a significant difference (P<0.05) of balance function between the treatment group and the control group after treatment. ConclusionThe acupuncture in addition to the conventional therapy improved significantly balance function of ataxia children with cerebral palsy.
