| Objective: To observe the effect of scalp combined with kneeling torso strengthening training on balance and walking in stroke patients. Methods: Forty cases of stroke were randomly divided into two groups: kneeling group and scalp group, 20 patients in each group. In kneeling group, the patients were given conventional rehabilitation training and kneeling trunk intensive training, and those in scalp group were given scalp acupuncture therapy on the basis of kneeling group. Before and 6 weeks after treatment, trunk control test (TCT), Berg balance scale (BBS), Holden walk functional class and modified Barthel index (MBI) were used to assess balance, walking and activities of daily living in stroke patients. Results: After treatment for 6 weeks, TCT scores, BBS scores and MBI scores were significantly increased in both two groups as compared with those before treatment with the difference being statistically significant (P<0.01). TCT scores, BBS scores, MBI scores and Holden walk functional class in scalp group were better than in kneeling group with the difference being statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: Scalp combined with kneeling torso intensive training can significantly improve balance and walking abilities in stroke patients. |
