Scalp acupuncture therapy combined with exercise can improve the ability of stroke patients to participate in daily activities

Abstract

Objective: To observe the improvement of stroke patients' ability to participate in daily activities by using Scalp acupuncture therapy combined with exercise.

Methods: According to random number table, patients were divided into a treatment group, which received rehabilitation training and scalp acupuncture to retain needles at different times, and a control group, which received rehabilitation training alone. The Barthel index was used to evaluate the activities of daily living before and after treatment.

Results: The scores of Barthel index of all groups were higher than those before treatment, and the scalp acupuncture for 2 h combined with rehabilitation training group had the highest score. There was significant difference compared with pre-treatment and other treatment groups.

Conclusion: Scalp acupuncture therapy combined with exercise therapy can significantly improve the ability of stroke patients to participate in daily activities; 2 h of scalp acupuncture combined with exercise therapy had the most significant effect.

Keywords: Calp acupuncture therapy; Rehabilitation therapy; Stroke.