The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of apipuncture treatment for central post-stroke pain.
Subjects:
Two (2) female subjects with central post-stroke pain were treated with apipuncture.
Results:
Both patients experienced a reduction in the intensity of pain after receiving apipuncture treatment without adverse effects.
Conclusions:
Apipuncture is an effective and safe intervention to treat central post-stroke pain.
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