Effects of Acupuncture on Lower Extremities Adductors Strain for Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2014.01.020
- VernacularTitle:痉挛型脑性瘫痪患儿下肢内收肌肌紧张过度的针刺疗效
- Author:
Liping WANG
;
Qingwei WU
;
Qifeng SUN
;
Benli YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cerebral palsy, spastic, acupuncture, adductor, muscle tone, gross motor function, lower extremities
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2014;20(1):73-75
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the effects of the acupuncture on muscle strain of lower extremities adductors for children with spastic cerebral palsy. Methods 100 children with spastic cerebral palsy were divided into treatment group (n=50) and control group (n=50) randomly.The control group accepted routine rehabilitation, and the treatment group accepted acupuncture in addition. The passive range of motion (ROM) of adductor angle, D and E domains of Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88) were observed before and after treatment. Results ROM and GMFM-88 improved after treatment (P<0.05), and improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Acupuncture can release muscle strain of lower extremities adductors of children with spastic cerebral palsy and improve the motor function.
