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...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(80cases).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.展开更多
基金supported by the Scientific Research Project of the Changning District Health Bureau(2006D4Y04002)
文摘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(80cases).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.