Controlled observation on effects of different needle retaining time in scalp acupuncture on motor function in the infant of cerebral palsy / 中国针灸

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To compare therapeutic effects of different needle retaining time in scalp acupuncture on motor function in the infant of cerebral palsy.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Randomized controlled design and Jin three needle therapy were used, and the therapeutic effects of needle retaining time of 1 h and 30 min on cerebral palsy were compared.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>After treatment for 2 months, the improvement of motor function in the group of retaining needle of lh was better than that in the 30 min group.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Prolonging the retaining needle time for sufficient stimulation amountis an important factor for achieving a better therapeutic effect in scalp acupuncture treatment of infant cerebral palsy.</p>