Optimal stimulation parameters for Renzhong (DU 26) electro-acupuncture for improving motor function in a rat model of middle cerebral artery occlusion

(整期优先)网络出版时间:2011-12-22
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Theselectionofelectro-acupunctureparametersremainspoorlyunifiedbetweenclinicalstudies.Thepresentstudyobservedtheeffectsofelectro-acupuncturingRenzhong(DU26)withdifferentstimulationparametersonmotorfunctionrecoveryfollowingmiddlearteryocclusioninjuryinrats.ResultsshowedanoptimalstimulationparameterforRenzhongelectro-acupuncturethatwaslowfrequencyandmildcurrent(2Hz,1mA)significantlyimprovedcorticalexcitabilityandconductivefunction,andpromotedrecoveryinaratmodelofmotorfunctioninmiddlearteryocclusion.Frequencyhadagreaterimpactthancurrentorinteraction,andplayedacriticalroleinelectro-acupuncturetherapy.