[Controlled observation on effects of different needle retaining time in scalp acupuncture on motor function in the infant of cerebral palsy].
OBJECTIVE
To compare therapeutic effects of different needle retaining time in scalp acupuncture on motor function in the infant of cerebral palsy.


METHODS
Randomized controlled design and Jin three needle therapy were used, and the therapeutic effects of needle retaining time of 1 h and 30 min on cerebral palsy were compared.


RESULTS
After treatment for 2 months, the improvement of motor function in the group of retaining needle of lh was better than that in the 30 min group.


CONCLUSIONS
Prolonging the retaining needle time for sufficient stimulation amountis an important factor for achieving a better therapeutic effect in scalp acupuncture treatment of infant cerebral palsy.
Yuan
Qing
Q
College of Acupuncture & Massage, Guangzhou University of TCM, China. yuanqing1005@126.com
Wang
Qin-yu
QY
Jin
Rui
R
D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009339:Needles; D012535:Scalp