Abstract
Objective
To observe the clinical efficacy of combined acupuncture and speech rehabilitation in treating postapoplectic aphasia.
Methods
Sixty subjects were randomized into two groups. 30 cases in the treatment group were treated by both speech rehabilitation and acupuncture therapy, while 30 cases in the control group were treated by speech rehabilitation only. After 30-day treatments, the clinical efficacy was observed.
Results
The total effective rate and speech score were higher in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05).
Conclusion
Combined acupuncture and speech rehabilitation is quite effective for postapoplectic aphasia.
摘要
目的
观察针刺结合语言康复训练对脑卒中引起的失语的临床疗效。
方法
将60 例病人随机分 成两组, 每组30 例。 治疗组行针刺加语言康复训练。 对照组单纯采用语言康复训练。 治疗30 天后观察疗效。
结果
治疗组的总有效率和语言分明显高于对照组 (P<0.05)。
结论
针刺加语言训练的综合康复对脑卒中引起的失语具有较好的治疗作用。
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Li, G., Zhao, X. Clinical study on combined acupuncture and speech rehabilitation in treating postapoplectic aphasia. J. Acupunct. Tuina. Sci. 9, 120–122 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11726-011-0488-2
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