Open AccessThe effect of new scalp acupuncture on qi, 5 elements and acupuncture of meridians in patients with chronic stroke – pilot study
Author(s) -
Thais Gebin Toledo,
Andréia Maria Silva Vilela Terra,
Adriele Regina Quirino,
Luciana Maria dos Reis,
Carolina Kosour,
Vanessa de Queiroz dos Santos,
Sidney Benedito da Silva,
Adriana Teresa Silva Santos
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
revista neurociências
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1984-4905
pISSN - 0104-3579
DOI - 10.34024/rnc.2021.v29.11734
Subject(s) - medicine , stroke (engine) , acupuncture , chronic stroke , scalp , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , rehabilitation , quality of life (healthcare) , balance (ability) , surgery , pathology , mechanical engineering , alternative medicine , nursing , engineering
. Individuals affected by stroke often lead to loss of autonomy, dependence in activities of daily living, and social disruption, possibly leading to a reduced quality of life. Most survivors present residual sensory-motor deficits that interfere with the performance of functional activities. Reducing complications and improving the functional recovery of these individuals is an important starting point for rehabilitation professionals. Objective. To analyze the effect of the new Yamamoto scalp acupuncture (SA) YNSA on Qi, 5 elements and acupuncture of meridians in chronic stroke patients. Method. This is a quasi-experimental pilot study composed of nine chronic stroke patients. All participants diagnosed with chronic stroke aged from 38 to 79 years underwent energetic electrodiagnosis. Patients received a SA session on the contralateral hemisphere of the damaged side corresponding to the motor and sensory area for 30 minutes. The Shapiro-Wilk test was applied, followed by the paired t-test. Results: There was a significant reduction in the Yin, Fire (Pericarium) and Fire (heart). The following organs and viscera also presented a reduction: lung, right pericardium, left small intestine, and right spleen. Conclusions. It is concluded that AE YNSA can promote Qi balance, reduction in the fire element and reduction in the action of some acupuncture meridians in chronic stroke patients in the analysed sample.