http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11726-017-0985-z
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- Ni, H., Wu, Y., Shi, X. et al. J. Acupunct. Tuina. Sci. (2017) 15: 109. doi:10.1007/s11726-017-0985-z
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Abstract
Objective
To
investigate the community promotion feasibility of superficial needling
plus club swing for post-stroke motion impairment of the shoulder
joint.
Methods
A
total of 180 cases (duration <1.5 years) with post-stroke motion
impairment of the shoulder joint were recruited from three community
health centers in Changning District, 60 from each community. They were
randomly allocated into an observation group (n=90) and a control group (n=90).
Patients in both groups received standard internal and rehabilitation
care. Patients in the observation group received additional superficial
needling plus club swing. The visual analogue scale (VAS) was conducted
before and 60 d after the treatment to evaluate the severity of shoulder
pain. The active movement of the shoulder joint and activities of daily
living (ADL) were also observed.
Results
There were no between-group statistical differences before the treatment (all P>0.05).
After a 60-day treatment, the shoulder pain severity, active range of
motion of the shoulder joint and ADL in the observation group were
significantly improved than those in the control group (all P<0.01). In addition, no adverse events were reported by participants in the observation group.
Conclusion
Superficial
needling plus club swing plays a positive role in improving post-stroke
motion impairment of the shoulder joint. This safe, reliable and
economical therapy has good patient compliance and is suitable for
community promotion.
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