Stroke Rehabilitation

Stroke is presented as a condition where the same movement-restoration principles apply, but individual presentations vary widely. Poststroke care quality and availability remain inconsistent across Europe. Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture is intended to stimulate motor and sensory pathways, improve limb function, and enhance cerebral circulation. Routine rehabilitation provided to all participants includes limb positioning, Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture, wet compress, warm moxibustion, cupping, and microwave therapy. Standard secondary prevention therapies in the trial may include antiplatelet therapy, neuronutrition, lipid lowering, plaque stabilisation, and blood pressure or glucose control. Post-stroke presentations may include hypertonicity, flaccidity, or a mixture of both. The article cautions against overgeneralizing stroke strategies because neurologic presentations differ by person. Stroke often causes long-term physical, cognitive, and emotional impairments that reduce participation and quality of life. Older adults with stroke experience worse access to rehabilitation even when their disabilities are severe. EA is studied as an add-on treatment within a comprehensive rehabili…