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Electroacupuncture at Antagonistic Motor Points for Ankle Varus post Stroke / 中国康复理论与实践
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ; (12): 813-815, 2012.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-959080
ABSTRACT
@#Objective To compare the clinical effects of electroacupuncture at antagonistic motor points and at acupoints on ankle varus post stroke. Methods 96 patients with ankle varus post stroke were randomly divided into treatment group (n=48) and control group (n=48). All the patients accepted Bobath approach. The treatment group accepted electroacupuncture at antagonistic motor points, while the control group at antagonistic acupoints. They were assessed with Holden functional ambulation category, modified Ashworth scale and dorsiflexion- eversion grade of ankle before and after 4 weeks of treatment. Results The ambulation, spasticity of ankle, and dorsiflexion-eversion of ankle improved in both groups after treatment (P<0.05), and improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Electroacupuncture at antagonistic motor points may release spasticity of ankle post stroke more effective than at acpoints

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice Year: 2012 Type: Article