International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Qiang Wang
Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Medical College,
China
Review Article
Stroke Rehabilitation in China Today
Author(s): Qiang WangQiang Wang
Background: Rehabilitation is cornerstone for the recovery of stroke patients. This lecture focuses on the current status of stroke rehabilitation in China. Methods: Selective review of papers published by Chinese authors. Results: A new system which is called “standardized tertiary rehabilitation” was established in China and has better effect on the recovery of motor function, cognitive function, ADL, LOQ, et al. Many novel therapies for motor rehabilitation after stroke has been used in China, such as motor imagery practice, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation virtual reality technique, mirror therapy, robotic therapy, et al. For balance training, sling exercises have been used. Electromyographic biofeedback, Catheter balloon dilatation, motor imagery therapy has been used to treat patients with dysphagia. Acupuncture treatment seems to be relatively safe and i.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.S3-005