Effect of Electro-acupuncture at Zusanli (ST36) on Stroke Patients in Hemiplagic Spasm Period
- VernacularTitle:电针足三里应用于脑卒中后痉挛状态的可行性研究
- Author:
Wei-jun GONG
;
Tong ZHANG
;
Li-hua CUI
;
Xueyan HU
;
Yuqi YANG
;
Xinting SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
electro-acupuncture, Zusanli, spasm
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2008;14(12):1165-1167
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the effect of acupuncture on stroke patients in hemiplagic spasm period.Methods63 stroke patients in hemiplagic spasm period were randomly divided into the electro-acupuncture group(n=31) and control group(n=32).All patients of two groups received routine rehabilitation training,but those of the electro-acupuncture group were added with electro-acupuncture at "Zusanli"(ST36).The composite spasticity scale(CSS) score,H/Mmax and muscular compliance of two groups before and after treatment were observed and compared.ResultsThe CSS scores and H/Mmax and grading gastrocnemius muscular compliance of the electro-acupuncture group were superior to that of the control group(P<0.05～0.01).ConclusionAcupuncture can decrease muscular tension and increase motor function of stroke patients in hemiplagic spasm period.
