Effect of Acupuncture on Trunk Control Ability and Balance Function in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury above Lumbar / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the effect of acupuncture on trunk control ability and balance function in patients with spinal cord inju-ry above lumbar. Methods 40 patients with spinal cord injury were randomly divided into observation group and control group with 20 cas-es in each group. The control group received limb joint training method, the observation group received acupuncture in addition. Fugl-Mey-er Assessment and Flex Comp Infiniti EMG system were used to evaluate the balance function and trunk muscle strength before and 8 weeks after treatment. Results After treatment, the balance function and trunk control ability improved in both groups (P<0.01), and were better in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Limb linkage combined with acupuncture can further im-prove the balance function and trunk control ability in patients with spinal cord injury above lumbar.