Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for upper limb spasticity after stroke: effect and feasibility-a randomised pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Limb spasticity is a common issue among stroke patients. Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) is recommended as an alternative therapy for managing upper limb spasticity after stroke; however, its potential effects and feasibility remain uncertain.

Objective

To investigate the potential effects and feasibility of TEAS on motor function in patients with upper limb spasticity after stroke.

Methods

This randomised controlled, double-blined pilot study was conducted in two phases. All the patients were randomly divided into two groups: the TEAS group and the sham TEAS group. The intervention period for both TEAS and sham TEAS was 6 weeks, with each session lasting 30 min and conducted thrice weekly. The outcomes measured were the Fugl-Meyer Ass

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11874307 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature