Effect of combining acupuncture and functional training on post-stroke functional impairment of hand
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Title
Effect of combining acupuncture and functional training on post-stroke functional impairment of hand
Description
J Acupunct Tuina Sci (2013), Ni, Huan-huan;Cui, Xiao;Hu, Yong-shan;Wu, Yi;Huang, De-quan;Qu, Pei-yu;Wang, Jun;Wu, Ji;Shi, Jun-chao
Abstract
Objective—To observe the clinical effect of combining acupuncture and functional training on post-stroke functional impairment of hand. Methods—A total of 165 cases who met the inclusion criteria were randomized into a treatment group (85 cases) and a control group (80 cases). Cases in the treatment group were treated with routine acupuncture points plus Shixuan (EX-UE 11) and Xiaohai (SI 8), whereas cases in the control group were treated with routine acupuncture points alone. After acupuncture, cases in both groups conducted functional training in upper limbs. The finger grip strength and hand function were assessed before and after 3-course treatment. Results—Cases in the treatment group obtained better finger grip strength and hand function than those in the control group (both P<0.05). Conclusion—In addition to functional training, adding Shixuan (EX-UE 11) and Xiaohai (SI 8) to traditional acupuncture formulae works better for post-stroke functional impairment of hand.
Alternative Title
J Acupunct Tuina Sci
Date
Language
English
Subject
issn
1672-3597
issue
6
page end
352
page start
349
volume
11