Acupuncture aids swallowing after a stroke

Researchers at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shenyang, China) found combining acupuncture with standard functional training improves outcomes for patients with dysphagia and other symptoms following a stroke. The study outcomes included overall neurological function scores, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) syndrome scores, water swallowing test scores, and overall efficacy. Although both groups showed improvements following four weeks of treatment, outcomes were superior across all areas in the acupuncture group. More information can be found at https://www.healthcmi.com

Acupuncturist Angela Wallis has more than 8 years experience in treating patients with a whole host of health problems. Clinics are in Eastbourne and Polegate - please call 01323 819157.