《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2007, Vol. 13 ›› Issue (01): 71-72.

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Effect of Acupuncture on Balance Function of Ataxia Children with Cerebral Palsy

JINJian-hua, WANG Zhe-dong, LI Yan, et al.   

  1. Children's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Suzhou 215003, Jiangsu, China
  • Received:2006-07-13 Published:2007-01-01 Online:2007-01-01

Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy of acupuncture in ataxia children with cerebral palsy. Methods40 patients were divided into 2 groups, treatment group and control group. Patients in the control group were treated with routine rehabilitation, while those in the treatment group received acupuncture in addition. All patients were assessed with balance function before and after treatment.ResultsThere was a significant difference (P<0.05) of balance function between the treatment group and the control group after treatment. ConclusionThe acupuncture in addition to the conventional therapy improved significantly balance function of ataxia children with cerebral palsy.

Key words: cerebral palsy, ataxia, balance function, acupuncture