Clinical Research
The effect of Liuzijue qigong for patients with post-stroke dysarthria and abnormal respiratory control: A randomized and controlled trial
Zheng Yanan, Li Hongli, Ding Shanshan, Li Gaiyan, Zhang Ying
Published 2020-07-25
Cite as Chin J Phys Med Rehabil, 2020, 42(7): 618-622. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-1424.2020.07.008
Abstract
ObjectiveTo compare the effect of combining Liuzijue qigong with basic articulation training in the treatment of patients with post-stroke dysarthria.
MethodsA total of 60 stroke survivors with dysarthria were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, each of 30. In addition to basic articulation training, the observation group practiced Liuzijue qigong for 3 weeks while the control group received conventional breathing training. Before and after the treatment, both groups were evaluated using the modified Frenchay dysarthria assessment (FDA), and in terms of maximum phonation time (MPT), maximal counting ability (MCA) and a special assessment of speech breathing.
ResultsAfter the treatment, significant improvement was observed in all of the measurements in both groups, but there was significantly greater improvement in the observation group in terms of the effectiveness of the speech breathing treatment (80%) and that group′s average MCA and FDA values compared with the control group.
ConclusionLiuzijue qigong training is superior to conventional breathing training when each is combined with basic articulation training in improving the speech breathing function and speaking ability of stroke survivors with dysarthria. It is worthy of promotion and application in clinical practice.
Key words:
Stroke; Dysarthria; Liuzijue qigong; qigong
Contributor Information
Zheng Yanan
Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200031, China
Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
Li Hongli
Shanghai Shen Garden Rehabilitation Hospital, Shanghai 201620, China
Ding Shanshan
Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200031, China
Li Gaiyan
Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200031, China
Zhang Ying
Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200031, China
