Effect of Manipulation to Du Channel and Jiaji Acupoints on Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

@#Objective To observe the clinical effect of manipulation to Du channel and Jiaji acupoints on dyskinetic cerabral palsy.Methods 76 children with dyskinetic cerebral palsy were divided into control group (n=31) and treatment group (n=34). The control group received conventional therapy and the treatment group received the manipulation to Du channel and Jiaji acupoints in addition. Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM), and the changes of reflection in lateral bending and muscle tension fluctuation were evaluated. Results There was no significant difference in the percentages of total GMFM, lateral bending reflex, and muscle tension fluctuation between 2 groups before treatment (P>0.05). After treatment, all these indexes were better in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion manipulation to Du Channel and Jiaji acupoints can promote the the lateral bending reflex disppear, reduce the fluctuation of musle tone, and improve the gross motor function.