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Table 2 Acupoint selection

From: Effects of programmed flexor–extensor alternating electrical acupoint stimulation on upper limb motor functional reconstruction after stroke: study protocol for a double-blind, randomized controlled trial

Joints

Flexor acupionts

Extensor acupionts

Shoulder

Jianqiana, Zhourong (SP 20)

Naoshu (SI 10), Tainzong (SI 11)

Elbow

Tianquan (PC 2), Quzhou pointb

Naohui (SJ 13), Xiaoluo (SJ 12)

Elbow

Ximen (PC 4), Neiguan (PC 6)

Shousanli (LI 10), Waiguan (SJ 5)

  1. aJianqian: an extra point of the upper extremities
  2. bQuzhou point (0.5 in. outside and 2 in. above Quze [PC 3], between the long and short heads of brachial biceps)
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ISSN: 1745-6215