A randomized controlled study on the effect of scalp acupuncture combined with upper limb functional electrical stimulation on upper limb motor function after stroke
Objective:To explore the effects of scalp acupuncture combined with functional electrical stimulation(FES)on upper limb motor function in stroke patients.Method:This study adopted a single blind randomized controlled study,including 60 stroke patients with upper limb dysfunction who met the criteria.They were randomly divided into a scalp acupuncture combined with FES group,FES group,and conventional rehabilitation group using the envelope method,with 20 cases in each group.5 interventions were given per week for 4 consecutive weeks.The changes in upper limb motor function were compared among three groups during the second and fourth weeks of intervention,as well as the fourth week of follow-up after treatment.The intervention effect was evaluated using the Fugl-Meyer Motor Function Evaluation Scale Upper Limb Part(FMA-UE),Wolf Motor Function Evaluation Scale,and Brunnstrom staging.Result:①There was no statistically significant difference in general information and outcome indicators among the three groups before treatment(P＞0.05);②After 4 weeks of treatment and 4 weeks of follow-up after dis-charge,the FMA-UE score was significantly improved in the scalp acupuncture combined with FES group com-pared to the FES group and conventional rehabilitation group,with a statistically significant difference(P＜0.05)There were no statistically significant differences in Wolf scores and Brunnstrom staging among the three groups after intervention and during follow-up(P＞0.05).Conclusion:The combination of scalp acupuncture and upper limb FES treatment can improve the upper limb motor function of stroke patients.
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