Acupuncture for gait disturbance of patients with subacute and chronic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hemiparetic gait is one of the most common sequelae of a stroke. Acupuncture has shown potential in correcting hemiplegic gait patterns and improving motor function recovery after stroke. However, controversial findings and a lack of supportive evidence on the effectiveness of acupuncture for post-stroke hemiplegia. The intelligent gait analysis system provides a new perspective for the study of hemiparetic gait. This systematic review aims to collect relevant studies and critically evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in alleviating gait disturbance of post-stroke hemiplegia based on quantified gait parameters.

Methods and analysis

A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane stroke group trials register, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled

SUBMITTER: Sun Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10314454 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature