Clinical Observations on Yin-yang-balancing Point-to-point Acupuncture for Walking Function Reconstruction in Patients with Post-stroke Spastic Paralysis

Objective To investigate the regulating effect of yin-yang-balancing point-to-point acupuncture on walking function reconstruction in patients with post-stroke spastic paralysis. Methods Ninety patients with post-stroke spastic paralysis were randomly allocated to treatment and control groups, 45 cases each. The treatment group received yin-yang-balancing point-to-point acupuncture and the control group, rehabilitation therapy. Lower limb function was scored using the Fugl-Meyer Motor Scale and the Berg Balance Scale and gait analysis was made in the two groups before and after treatment. Results There were statistically significant pre-/post-treatment differences in the Fugl-Meyer Motor Scale score and the Berg Balance Scale score in the two groups(P0.01). There were statistically significant post-treatment differences in the Fugl-Meyer Motor Scale score and the Berg Balance Scale score between the treatment and control groups(P0.01,P0.05). There were statistically significant pre-/post-treatment differences in indices from gait analysis in the two groups(P0.01). There were statistically significant post-treatment differences in affected leg step length, velocity, cadence, loading response and swing phase between the treatment and control groups(P0.01,P 0.05). Conclusion Yin-yang-balancing point-to-point acupuncture can effectively reduce lower limb hypermyotonia, regulate the activities of hip, knee and ankle joints and improve lower limb function in patients with post-stroke spastic paralysis.