Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of acupuncture on motor function of children with spastic cerebral palsy. Methods 66 children with spastic cerebral palsy were randomly divided into control group (n=33) and observation group (n=33). They were evaluated with Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) before and after treatment. Results The scores of GMFM improved significantly in both groups after treatment (P<0.001), and improved more in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Acupuncture combined with rehabilitation training can further improve the motor function of children with spastic cerebral palsy.

Key words: spastic cerebral palsy, acupuncture, rehabilitation training, motor function