| Objective:To observe the effects of tension balance acupuncture on the lower limb function and ability to live independently in the post-stroke patients with spasm. Methods: Seventy cases of post-stroke spastic patients were randomly divided into treatment group receiving tension balance acupuncture (n=35) and control group given traditional acupuncture (n=35). Revised Ashworth scale, CSI index, the degree of foot drop or strephenopodia, Fugl-Meyer and FIM scale of lower limb muscle were assessed before and after the treatment. Results: After treatment for 30 days, revised Ashworth scores, Fugl-Meyer and FIM scores in both groups were increased as compared with those before treatment (P<0.01), more significantly in treatment group than in control group (P<0.01, or P<0.05). CSI index, and the degree of foot drop or strephenopodia in both groups after treatment were reduced as compared with those before treatment (P<0.01), more significantly in treatment group than in control group (P<0.01, or P<0.05). Conclusion: Tension balance acupuncture can significantly improve lower extremity motor function of stroke patients with spastic paralysis and enhance independent ability of life. |
