Effect of “Deqi” during the Study of Needling “Wang’s Jiaji” Acupoints Treating Spasticity after Stroke
Joint Authors
Liu, Cun-Zhi
Li, Huanqin
Liu, Huilin
Zhou, Wei
Zhao, Chengmei
Zhang, Tao
Wang, Xuefei
Wang, Guiling
Zhao, Yin
Sun, Jingqing
Shi, Guang-Xia
Wang, Lin-Peng
Wang, Jing
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-11-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Acupuncture has been shown to reduce spasticity and prevent the onset of spasticity after stroke.
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of “Deqi” during needling “Wang’s Jiaji” acupoints treating spasticity in the early stage of stroke.
Methods.
This study is a multicenter, prospective, randomized, controlled trial.
238 patients with stroke (<21 days) participated and were randomly allocated to the verum-acupuncture ( n = 121 ) group or sham-acupuncture group ( n = 117 ).
The verum-acupuncture group received verum acupuncture required to produce the sense of “Deqi” while the sham-acupuncture group received sham acupuncture without “Deqi.” Patients in both groups followed the same 30 min acupuncture regimen 5 times per week for a period of 4 weeks.
Scales of MAS, FMA, ADL, MBI, NIHSS, SS-QOL, and MRS were measured at baseline and at 2, 4, and 12 weeks after intervention.
Results.
Significant differences were observed between two groups.
The MRS rating composition has the statistical difference after 4 weeks ( P = 0.017 ).
The score of MAS, FMA, Barthel, and SSQOL in verum-acupuncture group has increased significantly compared with the sham-acupuncture group after 12 weeks.
There was 14% reduction of higher muscle tension in the verum-acupuncture group.
Conclusion.
Acupuncture “Wang’s Jiaji” points with sensation of “Deqi” in the early stage may reduce the occurrence and decrease the severity of spasticity after stroke.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Li, Huanqin& Liu, Huilin& Liu, Cun-Zhi& Shi, Guang-Xia& Zhou, Wei& Zhao, Chengmei…[et al.]. 2014. Effect of “Deqi” during the Study of Needling “Wang’s Jiaji” Acupoints Treating Spasticity after Stroke. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Li, Huanqin…[et al.]. Effect of “Deqi” during the Study of Needling “Wang’s Jiaji” Acupoints Treating Spasticity after Stroke. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Li, Huanqin& Liu, Huilin& Liu, Cun-Zhi& Shi, Guang-Xia& Zhou, Wei& Zhao, Chengmei…[et al.]. Effect of “Deqi” during the Study of Needling “Wang’s Jiaji” Acupoints Treating Spasticity after Stroke. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1035346