ArticleFrontiers in neurology
Acupuncture for post-stroke recovery: a retrospective cohort study on motor function and quality of life.
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Background: Stroke remains a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide. Acupuncture has been increasingly integrated into post-stroke rehabilitation programs, yet evidence regarding combined acupuncture protocols remains limited. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of combined acupuncture therapy (scalp acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and body acupuncture) plus conventional rehabilitation compared with conventional rehabilitation alone on motor function recovery and quality of life in patients with subacute stroke. Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed data from 108 patients with first-ever ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke admitted to our rehabilitation center between January 2022 and December 2024. Patients were divided into the acupuncture group ( Results: Baseline characteristics were comparable between groups (all Conclusion: Combined acupuncture therapy integrated with conventional rehabilitation was associated with significantly improved motor function and quality of life in patients with subacute stroke compared with conventional rehabilitation alone. These benefits persisted at 12-week follow-up. Confirmation through rigorous randomized controlled trials with sham acupuncture controls is warranted.
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