Effects of Acupuncture on the Recovery Outcomes of Stroke Survivors with Shoulder Pain: A Systematic Review

Effects of Acupuncture on the Recovery Outcomes of Stroke Survivors with Shoulder Pain: A Systematic Review

BackgroundPoststroke shoulder pain limits stroke survivors’ physical functioning, impairs their ability to perform daily activities, and compromises their quality of life. The use of acupuncture to manage shoulder pain after a stroke is believed to free the blockage of energy flow and produce analge...

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Main Authors: Janita Pak Chun Chau, Suzanne Hoi Shan Lo, Xingfeng Yu, Kai Chow Choi, Alexander Yuk Lun Lau, Justin Che Yuen Wu, Vivian Wing Yan Lee, William Hoi Ngai Cheung, Jessica Yuet Ling Ching, David R. Thompson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
stroke
rehabilitation
acupuncture
alternative and complementary medicine
poststroke shoulder pain
traditional Chinese medicine
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fneur.2018.00030/full

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