《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2006, Vol. 12 ›› Issue (09): 791-792.

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Advance in Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Spastic Paralysis After Stroke

XIA Shu-wen.   

  1. Beijing Hospital of TCM, Beijing 100010, China
  • Received:2006-04-17 Published:2006-09-01 Online:2006-09-01

Abstract: In the past, treatment of acupuncture and moxibustion always were emphasized on improving the strength of muscle. In fact, spasticity is the key point. This paper summarized recent studies on therapeutic effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on spastic paralysis after stroke.

Key words: stroke, spastic paralysis, acupuncture and moxibustion