Clinical observation on therapeutic effects of the point-penetrating method in acupuncture treatment of spastic hemiparalysis due to cerebrovascular disorders.

OBJECTIVE: To observe the therapeutic effects of different acupuncture methods for spastic hemiparalysis due to cerebrovascular disorders. METHODS: 90 cases of spastic hemiparalysis after wind-stroke were randomly divided into a control group of 30 cases, a body acupuncture group of 30 cases and a point-penetrating acupuncture group of 30 cases. All the patients were given 4 courses of treatment, with 7 sessions constituting one therapeutic course and with a one-day interval between courses. The evaluations were made 3 times, i.e. once before treatment and once every 15 days during the treatment. RESULTS: The therapeutic effects in the point-penetrating acupuncture group were obviously superior to those of both the control group and the body acupuncture group. CONCLUSION: The point-penetrating acupuncture is an effective therapy for treating spastic hemiparalysis due to cerebrovascular disorders.