Acupuncture in stroke recovery: a literature review

Acupuncture is commonly used in painful conditions but has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine for many other illnesses, including neurological conditions. There is an upsurge of interest in the treatment of hemiplegia by acupuncture and this review investigates the most recent res...

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Published in:Complementary therapies in medicine 1996, Vol.4 (4), p.258-263
Main Author: Hopwood, Val
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Acupuncture is commonly used in painful conditions but has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine for many other illnesses, including neurological conditions. There is an upsurge of interest in the treatment of hemiplegia by acupuncture and this review investigates the most recent research literature and concludes that there are good grounds for further investigation within rigorous scientific guidelines.
ISSN:0965-2299
1873-6963
DOI:10.1016/S0965-2299(96)80087-2