Abstract: ObjectiveTo study effect of head acupuncture combined with facilitation techniques on movement function, ADL, nervous function and prevention of complication, etc. after stroke.Methods120 stroke patients were divided randomly into four groups, group 1 for head acupuncture with facilitation techniques, group 2 for head acupuncture, group 3 for facilitation techniques, and group 4 for control. Fugl Meyer Assessment(FMA), Clinical Nervous Functional Damage Degree(CNFDD), Quality of Life(QOL), etc. were applied to assess movement and nervous function before and after treatment. ResultsThe scores of FMA, CNFDD and ADL rised more significantly in group 1, 2 and 3 than group 4 (P<0.01). The complications, such as shoulder joint semi dislocation, shoulder hand syndrome, decreased more obviously in group 1 than in group 2, 3 and 4(P>0.05).Conclusions Head acupuncture combined with facilitation techniques can improve the movement function and activity of daily living of the stroke patients, decreasing complication.

Key words: stroke, rehabilitation, head acupuncture, facilitation technique, movement function, activity of daily living, prevention of complication