Effect of Sulfureted Hydrogen Bath on Spinal Cord Injury / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

@#Objective To explore the effects of motor training in sulfureted hydrogen miniral spring on neurological function after spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods 80 SCI patients were divided into treatment (n=40) and control group (n=40). They all accepted comprehensive rehabilitation, while the treatment group accepted motor training in sulfureted hydrogen miniral spring in addition. They were assessed with ASIA scale, modified Barthel index (MBI), Ashworth scale, visual analogue scale (VAS) and limbs circumference. Results There was not significant difference between both groups after treatment in ASIA scores of motor and sense, but was in Ashworth scale (P<0.05), VAS (P<0.01), limbs circumference (P<0.01), MBI (P<0.01, not in walk), which the treatment group improved more. Conclusion Motor training in sulfureted hydrogen miniral spring can further improve the activities of daily living and neurological function