《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2017, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (1): 10-13.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2017.01.003

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Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Hand Dysfunction after Stroke

DING Li-jun1, RONG Ji-feng1, WANG Wei-ning1, XIONG Li1, SU Lin2, JIA Jie3   

  1. 1. Therapy Centre, the First Rehabilitation Hospital of Shanghai, Shanghai 200090, China;
    2. Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui 233030, China;
    3. Department of Rehabilitation, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
  • Received:2016-09-09 Published:2017-01-20 Online:2017-02-17
  • Contact: JIA Jie. E-mail: shannonjj@126.com

Abstract: Objective To observe the effects of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) on hand dysfunction after stroke. Methods From March, 2013 to June, 2015, 56 cases of stroke with hand dysfunction were divided into group A (n=28) and group B (n=28). Both groups received basic rehabilitation, while group B received TEAS in addition, for six weeks. They were evaluated with Brunnstrom Grades, Manunl Muscle Test (MMT), Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) of fingers, Motor Status Scale (MSS), modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Motor Hand Functional Status Score and Barthel Index (BI). Results The scores of FMA of fingers, MMT of wrist flexion, MSS, MAS and BI were more in group B than in group A (t>2.2527, P<0.05), and the score of NIHSS was less in group B (t=3.556, P<0.001). There was no significant difference between two groups in the score of Motor Hand Functional Status Score and MMT of wrist extension (t<0.310, P>0.05). Conclusion TEAS can promote the recovery of hand function and the activities of daily living in patients after stroke.

Key words: stroke, hand dysfunction, transcutaneous accupoint electrical stimulation, motor function, muscle strength, spasm, activities of daily living, rehabilitation

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