| Objective: To analyze the effect of scalp acupuncture combined with rehabilitation training for the balance and walking disorders of stroke patients. Methods: A total of 125 stroke patients were enrolled and two groups were set up: treatment group (n=63), and control group (n=62). The control group received routine medical treatment and conventional rehabilitation treatment. The observation group was given scalp acupuncture on the basis of the control group. The two groups were evaluated by the Fugl-Meyer Assessment, Barthel Index (BI), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Holden Functional Walk Rating (FAC) and The timed up and go test (TUG) before and after training. Results: After treatment of one month, FMA, BI, BBS, FAC and TUG scores in the treatment group and the control group were significantly increased as compared with those before treatment (all P<0.01), and the scores in the treatment group were increased more significantly than in the control group (P<0.01); TUG scores in the treatment group and the control group are significantly reduced as compared with those before trewtment (P<0.01), and the time in the treatment group was shorter than that in the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion: The combination of scalp acupuncture and rehabilitation training can significantly improve the limb motor function, daily living ability, balance function and walking ability of stroke patients. |
