건측 상지운동을 포함한 경혈지압이 뇌졸중으로 인한 편마비 환자의 하지기능에 미치는 효과

Abstract

Purpose: This study was to identify effects of the Meridian Acupressure Treatment combined with the Unaffected Upper Extremity Exercise (U.U.E.E) on the function of lower extremity in hemiplegic patients caused by Stroke. Method: The subjects of this study were 36 hemiplegic patients who were hospitalized in K-oriental medical center. The experimental group were treated both meridian acupressure on affected lower extremity (LR3, GB39, GB31, ST36) and elbow exercise on unaffected upper extremity. The treatment had been performed for 10 minutes daily for 2 weeks. Result: The unsymmetrical weight gravity of both leg in the experimental group who received meridian acupressure combined exercising unaffected upper extremity was significantly lower than in control group. There were statistically significant increase in the Fugl-Meyer score and manual muscle test (MMT). Conclusion: This study has proven that the Meridian Acupressure Treatment combined with the U.U.E.E might be an effective approach towards improving hemiplegic patients caused by Stroke.