Clinical observation of electrical stimulation of nerve stem on stroke rehabilitation

Cerebrovascular diseases, one of the major types of illnesses that threatens the health and life of elderly people worldwide, commonly lead to serious sequelae which are difficult to treat. Current treatments have little effect on the restoration of muscle strength and the gaining of independent life. We applied electrical stimulation to some traditionally used acupuncture points and a few ones we discovered and studied the efficacy of this treatment for stroke rehabilitation. By measuring the European stroke scale which includes the level of consciousness, comprehension, speech, visual field, gaze, facial movement, maintenance of arm in a outstretched position, in raising position, extension of the wrist, fingers, maintenance of leg position, leg bending, dorsiflexion of the foot, and gait, We found that electrical stimulation of nerve stems is not only effective for acute cerebrovascular diseases but also for stroke sequelae by accelerating the functional recovery of muscles. The present study provided a new direction in stroke rehabilitation and it will accelerate the functional recovery of the paralysed limbs.