[The combined application of scalp and body acupuncture by stages for low limb dysfunction of patients with apoplexy].

Objective: To verify the clinical efficacy on the function recovery of lower extremities for patients with cerebral apoplexy by the staging treatment with the combined therapy of the scalp and body acupuncture.

Methods: Ninty-six cases were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 48 cases in each one. The conventional medication and rehabilitation therapy were given in each group.