Abstract: ObjectiveTo explore an effective rehabilitation method to treat hemiplegic patients with stroke by acupuncture.Methods62 hemiplegic patients were treated by Opposing needling and Non-opposing needling twice a day in alternate way.The motor function of patients was assessed with Brunnstrom Assessment and activities daily living(ADLs) were assessed with Barthel Index revised.ResultsAt 3 months after the treatment,The rate of motor function improved above Ⅳ-Ⅳ level accounted for 62.90%,that of ADL improved 60 points accounted for 56.45%.There were significant difference in Brunnstrom level among pre-treatment and 1,2 months after the treatment(P<0.01),but no significant difference between 2 and 3 months (P>0.05).ConclusionsOpposing needling and Non-opposing needling used twice a day in alternate way can promote the recovery of motor function and ADL of hemiplegic patients with stroke,especially early (less than 2 months) recovery.

Key words: stroke, hemiplegia, acupuncture, Opposing needling, Non-opposing needling