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The design of a clip-on moxibustion instrument which could adjust the directions and absorb harmful granules of moxa smoke was introduced in this paper. It was designed to solve the problems in home health care and clinical treatment, such as the inconvenience of adjustment of moxibustion directions and temperature, more dust and granules of moxa smoke and inconvenience of moxibustion placement. The main part of moxibustion instrument was made up of moxibustion box, bracket and base clamp. The moxibustion box could fix moxa stick and absorb smoke granules; the bracket could be twisted to adjust the direction of moxibustion box; the base clamp was aimed to fix moxibustion box on the edge of the object to save space. This moxibustion instrument could be used for various indications of moxibustion, especially in the joints or body parts with less muscles; and it can significantly enhance the pertinence and safety of moxibustion, and reduce the labor intensity. This moxibustion instrument is original and unique, simple and reasonable, easy to operate, with low cost and good effect, which will increase new vitality for the popularization and development of moxibustion.
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@#Objective To observe the effect of Zhuang Medicine Jib on spasm in hemiplegics after stroke. Methods From January, 2014 to December, 2015, 55 patients with spastic hemiplegia after stroke were divided randomly into treatment group (n=27) and control group (n=28). Both groups accepted routine rehabilitation and acupuncture, while the treatment group accepted Zhuang Medicine Jib in addition. They were assessed with modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), Barthel index (BI), Simpling Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) before and four weeks after treatment. The side-effects within three months after treatment were recorded. Results The scores of MAS, BI and FMA improved in both groups after treatment (t>3.32, P<0.01), and improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (t>2.286, P<0.05). No side-effect was found in the follow-up. Conclusion Zhuang Medicine Jib can further relieve spasm after stroke, and improve the motor function and activities of daily living.
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@#Objective To observe the effect of massage at acupoints on head, neck and face on dysphagia after stroke. Methods 60 stroke patients with dysphagia were randomly divided into treatment group (n=30) and control group (n=30). The control group received conventional rehabilitation, including acupuncture and swallowing training, and the treatment group received acupoint massage on head,neck and face in addition. They were assessed with Standardized Swallowing Assessment (SSA) before and 4 weeks after treatment. Results The score of SSA improved in both groups (P<0.001), and improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.001) after treatment. Conclusion Conventional rehabilitation with acupoint massage is more effective on dysphagia after stroke.