Shoulder pain has been reported to be one of the most common complications after stroke. Several factors have been related to shoulder pain after stroke such as paralysis, restricted range of motion in the shoulder, spasticity, sensory abnormalities, but the relationship between these factors and pain was not discussed. The aim of this study is to identify the efficacy of electroacupuncture in reducing upper limbs spasticity and shoulder pain in stroke patients, and to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) for stroke patients.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
All participants were received regular rehabilitation program, and received different interventions. treatment frequency: 20 minutes per session, once daily, 5 times a week for 2 weeks
Changhua Christian Hospital
Dawan, Changhua, Taiwan
shoulder pain degrees
pain VAS in passive shoulder ROM
Time frame: 10 days after first intervention
shoulder ROM
passive shoulder ROM (abduction, ER)
Time frame: 10 days after first intervention
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