Abstract: ObjectiveTo explore the effect of cluster needling of scalp acupuncture combined with rehabilitation(Tang's Approach) on the spasticity after stroke.Methods39 stroke patients with spasm were divided into observation group and control group. The observation group received anti-spasm acupuncture combined with rehabilitation therapy, while the control group received baclofen combined with rehabilitation therapy. Spasm and activities of daily living(ADL) and therapeutical effect were assessed with the Modified Ashworth Scale and Barthel Index.ResultsThere was no significant difference between the two groups (P＞0.05). ConclusionTang's Approach has the same effect as baclofen to improve the spasm after stroke without serious side-effect.

Key words: stoke, spasm, Tang's Approach, baclofen