Current Opinion in Acupuncture on Stroke Rehabilitation

I don't see how this proves anything about acupuncture use. One of approaches in combined rehabilitation programmes.  That statement alone invalidates any conclusions they make. But you can have your doctor read the 60 pages anyway.
http://www.atcm.co.uk/PDF%20files/ATCM%20Journals/ATCM%20JOURNAL%20September%202014%20-%2021%282%29.pdf#page=12

Maggie Ju

London

Email: maggie12201@hotmail.com

Abstract:

Disability rate is very high after stroke attack. Motor function deficits, aphasia, post stroke depression and urinary incontinence are very common conditions in post stroke patients. To maximise recovery from stroke, reduce disability, improve quality of life for post stroke patients, acupuncture is commonly used for stroke rehabilitation in China. Usually acupuncture is one of approaches in combined rehabilitation programmes. Current research from China also provided some evidences to support the effectiveness of acupuncture on post stroke complications.

Acupuncture improved motor function and helped with aphasia recovery. Also acupuncture was reported to effectively treat post stroke depression and urinary incontinence which leads to better quality of life for post stroke patients. The mechanisms of acupuncture treatments include that first acupuncture increased brain network connectivity and increased brain network activity and second acupuncture improved blood supply to the brain. 

It does say opinion rather than facts.