by Heaton Acupuncture | Oct 1, 2015 | Acupuncture, Stroke
Acupuncture in combination with rehabilitation may have greater benefits for the treatment of acute and subacute stroke sequelae in comparison with rehabilitation alone. In a systematic review Chinese and Brazilian authors assessed 17 trials, of which five were rated...
by Heaton Acupuncture | Sep 4, 2014 | Stroke, Tai Chi Chuan
Research from the USA has found that a 12-week tai chi (TC) intervention was more effective in reducing fall rates for stroke survivors than either strength training or usual care. The study involved 145 community-dwelling survivors of stroke with a mean age of 70...
by Heaton Acupuncture | Nov 26, 2013 | Acupuncture, Stroke
A meta-analysis carried out by Chinese authors suggests that acupuncture may be beneficial in the rehabilitation of patients with dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing) caused by stroke. Meta-analysis using data from 72 RCTs (6134 patients) showed that acupuncture was...
by Heaton Acupuncture | Mar 24, 2011 | Acupuncture, Stroke
A systematic review and meta-analysis from Canada demonstrates that acupuncture may be an effective treatment for post-stroke rehabilitation. Thirty-five articles written in Chinese and 21 written in English were included. The overall quality of the studies was judged...
