Acupuncture and Tuina Treatment for Gross Motor Function in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Monocentric Clinical Study
Objective: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition characterized by abnormal pronunciation, posture, and movement, particularly spastic
CP, which involves Gross motor dysfunction due to increased muscle tone and stiffness. This monocentric clinical study aims to
evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture and tuina (AT) in improving gross motor function and alleviating associated symptoms in
children diagnosed with spastic CP.
Keywords: acupuncture, cerebral palsy, modified Ashworth muscle tension scale, gross motor function, the 6-minute walking distance
measurement, children’s functional Independence rating scale
