To evaluate the efficacy of warm acupuncture combined with rehabilitation training on lower-limb motor dysfunction in cerebral infarction (CI) patients.
Methods
Sixty CI patients with lower-limb motor dysfunction (Feb 2019 to Apr 2021) were enrolled. The control group received rehabilitation training, while the study group received warm acupuncture plus rehabilitation. The outcomes, including Functional Independence Measure (FIM), 10-meter maximum walking speed (MWS), Berg-balance scale (BBS), Barthel index, and Holden walking ability rating scale, were compared.
Results
The study group showed significantly better results than the control group. After treatment, the study group's FIM and BBS scores were higher at 1-, 4-, and 6-week follow-ups. MWS scores of the study group improved significantly, while the control group showed less improvement. The Holden walking ability rating scale was also more favorable for the study group.
Conclusion
Warm acupuncture combined with rehabilitation training significantly improves lower-limb motor dysfunction in CI patients, demonstrating superior outcomes compared to rehabilitation alone.
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