• • The combination of electroacupuncture and conventional rehabilitation improved GMFM scores by 13.5 points (from 45.2±8.3 to 58.7±9.1) versus 5.4 points in the control group (P<0.05), indicating a clinically meaningful enhancement in gross motor function that can translate to better mobility and independence in pediatric CP patients.
• • Spasticity, as measured by the Modified Ashworth Scale, decreased by 1.1 points (from 3.1±0.6 to 2.0±0.5) in the EA group, compared to 0.4 points in controls (P<0.05), demonstrating that EA provides additional muscle tone reduction beyond standard therapy, which is critical for improving range of motion and reducing contracture risk.
• • Daily living skills, assessed by the Barthel Index, increased by 16.5 points (from 52.4±10.2 to 68.9±11.3) in the EA group versus 7.1 points in controls (P<0.05), showing that the combined approach significantly enhances functional independence, which is a primary goal in CP rehabilitation.
• • The treatment protocol was safe, with no significant adverse events reported, supporting the feasibility of integrating EA into standard pediatric rehabilitation programs without additional risk, a key consideration for clinical adoption.