There are many rehabilitation methods for hemiplegic patients, and the common methods include medication, exercise therapy, Chinese medicine physiotherapy and other elements.
1. Medication: For hemiplegic patients with limb spasm, take medicines such as Baclofen tablets and Eperisone Hydrochloride tablets to relieve muscle spasm, and orally take medicines to promote blood circulation and help recovery of brain and nerve functions, such as Thrombolysis, etc.; and nutritive nerve medicines such as ganglioside, methylcobalamin, and olanzapine. These drugs should be taken under doctor’s supervision to avoid adverse drug reactions.
2. Exercise therapy: Exercise therapy for hemiplegic patients refers to maintaining the range of motion of joints, enhancing the muscle strength and endurance of patients, strengthening the balance function and coordination function, and restoring the walking ability of patients. It mainly includes muscle strength training, walking training, balance and coordination training.
3. Physical therapy of Chinese medicine: hemiplegic patients can also promote blood circulation of limbs through physical factors such as electrotherapy, wax therapy, ultrasound, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, etc., and alleviate symptoms of muscle spasm through acupuncture, massage, fumigation and tuina.
Rehabilitation can also be carried out through daily life training, speech training, cognitive training, psychotherapy and other treatment methods.
It is recommended that hemiplegic patients should seek timely medical examination and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment to promote recovery.