Effects of Acupuncture Combined with Massage on Shoulder Subluxation after Hemiplegia
- VernacularTitle:针刺夹脊穴配合推拿治疗偏瘫后肩关节半脱位的临床观察
- Author:
Shi-zhong WANG
;
Xin-cheng WANG
;
Han-ling LIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hemiplegia, shoulder joint subluxation, acupuncture, massage
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2006;12(5):415-416
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of acupuncture combined with massage on shoulder subluxation and motor function recovery of the upper extremities in patients with hemiplegia after stroke.Methods60 hemiplegic patients were randomly divided into two groups for treatment with acupuncture cooperates with massage or usual rehabilition, respectively. The recovery of the patient's shoulder subluxation and movement function of upper extremities were evaluated 2 months after treatment. ResultsThe shoulder subluxation and movement function of the upper extremities were improved after treatment with both therapies (P<0.01), and acupuncture cooperates with massage showed better effect (P<0.01). ConclusionAcupuncture cooperates with massage can facilitate the recovery of shoulder subluxation and motor function of the upper extremities after hemiplegia.
