Clinical Research Progress of Acupuncture and Massage Treatment in Pediatric Cerebral Palsy
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DOI

10.26689/jcnr.v4i5.1886

Submitted : 2021-02-10
Accepted : 2021-02-25
Published : 2021-03-12

Abstract

Pediatric cerebral palsy is a common refractory disease in pediatrics, which has not only a high disability rate, but also a significant impact on the growth and daily learning of children. At present, the clinical treatment of pediatric cerebral palsy is diversified, and the curative effect is different. Among the many therapies, acupuncture and massage have the characteristics of safety, economy, and efficiency, which has unique advantages in treating the disease. However, due to the irregularity of the acupoint selection experience and manipulation, the evaluation of clinical efficacy is different. Therefore, it is necessary to summarize, analyze and organize the clinical research of acupuncture and massage treatment of pediatric cerebral palsy, in order to provide guidance and reference for clinical and follow-up research. This paper sorts out the relevant literature, and reviews the treatment of pediatric cerebral palsy from the aspects of acupuncture and massage.