Effect of acupuncture combined with training of the rehabilitation apparatus on upper limb motor function of patients with ischemic stroke
- VernacularTitle:针刺结合康复器训练改善缺血性脑卒中患者上肢运动功能
- Author:
Xi-jun HE
;
Ji-lin TAN
;
Yong-xi HUANG
;
Hongying HUANG
;
Yufeng HE
;
Xiaomin YUAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
ischemic stroke, acupuncture therapy, rehabilitation training, motor function assessment
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2004;10(2):86-87
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of acupuncture combined with training of the modified rehabilitation apparatus on upper limb motor function of patients with ischemic stroke.Methods86 patients with ischemic stroke were divided randomly into the treatment group ( treated by acupuncture combined with training of the rehabilitation apparatus) and the control group (treated by simple acupuncture). The upper limb motor function of two groups was evaluated by Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) before and after treatment.ResultsAfter 28 days treatment, scores of FMA of two groups were all raised significantly, but it was significantly greater for the treatment group than the control group (P<0.01).ConclusionIt is shown that acupuncture combined with training of the rehabilitation apparatus can improve the upper limb motor function and activity of daily living of patients with ischemic stroke.
