Effect of Acupuncture on Gross Motor Function and Adaptive Development in Children with Cerebral Palsy / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

@#Objective To observe the effect of acupuncture on cerebral palsy children. Methods90 children with cerebral palsy were divided into the observation group (acupuncture and comprehensive rehabilitation) and control group (comprehensive rehabilitation). They were assessed with Gross Motor Function Measure and the Gesell Development Schedules before and 3 months after treatment. ResultsThe total effective rate was 95% in observation group, and 80% in the control group (P<0.01). The score of gross motor function and Gesell adaptive development quotient improved more in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.01). ConclusionAcupuncture is efficacious on functional recovery in children with cerebral palsy