Effect of Baclofen and Physical Therapy on Spasticity after Cerebral Traumatic Injury
- VernacularTitle:巴氯芬结合运动疗法对颅脑外伤后偏瘫患者肌痉挛的疗效观察
- Author:
Qing YIN
;
Qin JIANG
;
Qingshan LIU
;
Pu WANG
;
Hongliang LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cerebral traumatic injury, spasticity, Baclofen, physical therapy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2007;13(11):1052-1053
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To study the effect of baclofen and physical therapy on spasticity after cerebral traumatic injury.Methods20 Patients accepted Baclofen and physical therapy for 3～6 months.Blood and urine routine test,hepatic and renal function were monitored before and every 2 months after treatment.Modified Ashworth scale and Modified Barthel Index(MBI)were used for evaluation.ResultsTheir muscular tension was significantly improved(P<0.01)after treatment,as well as the MBI(P<0.01).1 case was very effective,9 cases were effective,8 cases were improved,2 cases were not effective.No side-effect was observed.ConclusionBaclofen and physical therapy is effective on spasticity after cerebral traumatic injury,especially intervening at the early stage.
