[Individualized scalp acupuncture for motor dysfunction in stroke: a randomized controlled trial].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of individualized scalp acupuncture base on location of brain function for motor dysfunction in stroke patients. METHODS: 's three-needle for involuntary motion, application area for poor motor coordination, forehead five-needle for cognitive disorder, sensory area for sensory disturbance. In the CSA group, the affected Dingnieqianxiexian (MS 6), Dingniehouxiexian (MS 7) and Zhenxiapangxian (MS 14) were selected. Rehabilitation was used during needle retained in the two groups. Simple rehabilitation was used in the rehabilitation group. All the treatment was given from Monday to Friday for 4 weeks, once a day for 20 times. Eight-week follow-up was applied. The Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA) for motor function, modified Barthel Index (MBI) were used to evaluate clinical effect. RESULTS: <0.05). CONCLUSION: The individualized scalp acupuncture can improve motor dysfunction and self-care ability of daily life for stroke patients.