Abstract

Demonstration of Functional Acupuncture and Moxibustion on Upper Limb Muscle Tension After Stroke Rehabilitation

Objectives: Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability worldwide, more than half of stroke patients will lead to varying degrees of upper limb dysfunction. This article mainly introduces the demonstration teaching of rapid intervention of upper limb flexion for a patient with stroke who has been ill for more than one year. Methods: The functional acupuncture method established by Professor Yan Zhi was selected as the intervention method, which had the following requirements in operation: a) Choice of body position for needle insertion. b) Selection of the needle insertion site. c) Selection of stimulation amount after injection. d) Real-time evaluation of intervention effect after injection. e) Can the resistance ability of the extensor muscle group of the upper extremity be aroused after the end of acupuncture? Results: After 20 minutes of intervention, the tension of the left upper limb flexor muscle group disappeared, the elbow flexor, wrist flexor, and finger flexor disappeared, and the elbow and wrist extension function of the left upper limb returned. Conclusions: The demonstration of this method highlights three aspects of significance: a) Functional acupuncture is still effective in patients with left upper limb flexion and spasm after stroke for more than one year. b) Demonstrated the immediate and outstanding effects of functional acupuncture and moxibustion in the intervention of stroke and upper limb flexion and spasm. c) Functional acupuncture is an effective method to instantly reproduce triceps resistance in patients with upper limb flexion spasms after stroke for more than one years.

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