Effect of Acupoint Thread Embedding on Motor Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy
- VernacularTitle:穴位埋植蛋白线疗法对脑性瘫痪患儿运动功能的影响
- Author:
Bing ZHAO
;
Yigang MAN
;
Yanran YUAN
;
Zhongshen WANG
;
Shixiang ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cerebral palsy, Acupoint Thread Embedding, gross motor function, rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2011;17(7):657-658
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of Acupoint Thread Embedding on the motor function of children with cerebral palsy. Methods90 children with cerebral palsy were divided into 2 groups by the visiting time and gender: the observation group accepted AcupointThread Embedding and comprehensive rehabilitation while the control group accepted comprehensive rehabilitation only. They were assessedwith Gross Motor Function Measure before and 3 months after treatment. Results The incidence of efficiency was 95% in the observationgroup and 80% in the control group (P<0.01). The score of Gross Motor Function Measure was higher in the observation group thanin the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion Acupoint Thread Embedding can promote the motor functional recovery of children with cerebralpalsy.
