Effects of Acupuncture Combined with Massage on Shoulder Subluxation after Hemiplegia / 中国康复理论与实践
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
; (12): 415-416, 2006.
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@#ObjectiveTo observe the effects of acupuncture combined with massage on shoulder subluxation and motor function recovery of the upper extremities in patients with hemiplegia after stroke.Methods60 hemiplegic patients were randomly divided into two groups for treatment with acupuncture cooperates with massage or usual rehabilition, respectively. The recovery of the patient's shoulder subluxation and movement function of upper extremities were evaluated 2 months after treatment. ResultsThe shoulder subluxation and movement function of the upper extremities were improved after treatment with both therapies (P<0.01), and acupuncture cooperates with massage showed better effect (P<0.01). ConclusionAcupuncture cooperates with massage can facilitate the recovery of shoulder subluxation and motor function of the upper extremities after hemiplegia.
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Zh
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Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
Year:
2006
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