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[Clinical observation on treatment of cerebral infarction-induced broca aphasia by Tiaoshen Fuyin acupuncture therapy combined with language training].

AbstractOBJECTIVE: METHODS:
Sixty cases were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 30 cases in each group. The observation group were treated with Tiaoshen Fuyin acupuncture therapy and language training, and the control group with simple language training. For the acupuncture treatment, Sishencong (EX-HN 1), Benshen (GB 13), Shenting (GV 24), Lianquan (CV 23), Xinshu (BL 15), Shentang (BL 44), Shendao (GV 11), Lingtao (HT 4) were selected and language training included training of phonatory organs in mouth, the mouth shape, sound, spoken language expression and practical exchange ability. They were treated for 5 therapeutic courses. Language examination was conducted once each before and after treatment with "Aphasia Battery of Chinese" (ABC method).
RESULTS:
The therapeutic effect of Tiaoshen Fuyin acupuncture therapy combined with language training was better than that of simple language training.
CONCLUSION:
Tiaoshen Fuyin acupuncture therapy combined with language training can significantly improve language function and increase life quality in the patient of cerebral infarction-induced Broca aphasia.
AuthorsWei-Ping Luo, Ji-lin Tan, Hong-ying Huang
JournalZhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion (Zhongguo Zhen Jiu) Vol. 28 Issue 3 Pg. 171-5 (Mar 2008) ISSN: 0255-2930 [Print] China
PMID18447213 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
Topics
  • Acupuncture Therapy (methods)
  • Aged
  • Aphasia, Broca (therapy)
  • Cerebral Infarction (complications)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Language Therapy
  • Male
  • Medicine, Chinese Traditional
  • Middle Aged

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