Effect of head acupuncture combined with rehabilitation techniques on movement function of upper limbs after stroke
- VernacularTitle:头针结合康复技术对脑卒中患者上肢运动功能的影响
- Author:
Yan WANG
;
Xiao-xing Lü
;
Jing LI
;
Qiang TANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
stroke, rehabilitation, head acupuncture, movement function
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2002;8(7):440-441
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo study the effect of head acupuncture combined with rehabilitation techniques on movement function of upper limbs after stroke.Methods80 patients with stroke were divided randomly into four groups, group 1 for head acupuncture and rehabilitation techniques, group 2 for rehabilitation techniques, group 3 for head acupuncture and group 4 for control. Fugl Meyer Assessment(FMA) and Facility Assessment For Function of Upper Limbs were applied to assess movement function before and after treatment.ResultsThe scores of FMA and Facility Assessment For Function of Upper Limbs rised more significantly in group 1,2, and 3 than group 4 (P<0.01) and group 1 outgo group 2,3 yet(P<0.05).Conclusions Head acupuncture combined with rehabilitation techniques can improve the movement function of upper limbs of the stroke patients.
