Efficacy of infrared irradiation at predefined acupoints combined with task-oriented training as a rehabilitation strategy in cerebral infarction patients with hemiplegia - Takeaways - MDSpire

Effectiveness of Targeted Infrared Irradiation at Specific Acupoints in Conjunction with Task-Oriented Training for Rehabilitation in Hemiplegic Patients Following Cerebral Infarction

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  • Yinyue Gu

  • Zhenwen Liang

  • Min Han

  • Jingwen Shao

  • July 17, 2026

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    The study included 208 patients with hemiplegia due to cerebral infarction, randomly assigned to either IPA + TOT or TOT-only groups.

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    At week 3, the IPA + TOT group showed significant improvements in the Barthel index, FMA scores, and quality of life compared to the TOT-only group.

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    Electromyographic activity increased significantly in the triceps brachii and tibialis anterior regions in the IPA + TOT group.

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    The NIHSS score did not show significant differences between the IPA + TOT and TOT-only groups at week 3.

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    The study suggests that IPA combined with TOT may enhance rehabilitation outcomes for hemiplegic patients post-cerebral infarction.

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Efficacy of infrared irradiation at predefined acupoints combined with task-oriented training as a rehabilitation strategy in cerebral infarction patients with hemiplegia

  • by Yinyue Gu, Zhenwen Liang, Min Han, Jingwen Shao

  • July 17, 2026

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