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@#ObjectiveTo observe the effects of finger-acupuncture massage on the fine motor functions of children with cerebral palsy. Methods40 children with cerebral palsy following diplegia were randomly divided into two groups: observation group(n=20) and control group(n=20). The control group was treated with rehabilitation training, while the observation group received finger-acupuncture massage and the rehabilitation training. All patients were assessed by Peabody Developmental Motor Scale before and after the treatment.ResultsThere was no statistically significant difference in fine motor between the two groups before the treatment (P>0.05). There was a significantly difference in fine motor quotient(FMQ), grasp capacity index, and capacity index of visual-motor integration both in the observation group and the control group between before and after the treatment (P<0.001). There was also a difference in fine motor quotient (FMQ), grasp capacity index, capacity index of visual-motor integration between the observation group and the control group after the treatment(P<0.05).ConclusionFinger-acupuncture massage combined with rehabilitation training can improve fine motor functions of children with cerebral palsy following diplegia.
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@#Objective To compare the effects of acupuncture and massage and Ueda test on spasticity and passive ankle-joint range of motion of children with spastic diplegia.Methods Based on conventional treatment, thirty children of the experimental group were treated with acupuncture and massage, and that of the control group were treated with Ueda test.Results After treatment, the spasticity and passive ankle-joint range of motion of children in the experimental group and control group all improved ( P<0.05). The therapeutic effect of the experimental group was superior to that of the control group ( P<0.05).Conclusion The effect of acupuncture and massage is better than Ueda test in decreasing muscular tension.