Asia University

3 ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN JoVE

Behavior

Computerized Adaptive Testing System of Functional Assessment of Stroke

Gong-Hong Lin¹, Yi-Jing Huang¹, Yeh-Tai Chou², Hsin-Yu Chiang³, Ching-Lin Hsieh^1,4,5

¹School of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, ²Research Center for Psychological and Educational Testing, National Taiwan Normal University, ³Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, ⁴Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, ⁵Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University

Here, we present a protocol to develop the computerized adaptive testing system of the functional assessment of stroke (CAT-FAS). The CAT-FAS can simultaneously assess four functions (two motor functions [upper and lower extremities], postural control, and basic activities of daily living) with sufficient reliability and administrative efficiency.

Medicine

Fu's Subcutaneous Needling for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

Po-En Chiu^*1,2, Zhonghua Fu^*3,4, Jian Sun^4,5,6, Guan-Wei Jian^7,8, Te-Mao Li⁹, Li-Wei Chou^10,11,12

We present a protocol for using Fu's subcutaneous needling for knee osteoarthritis pain, which combines swaying movement and reperfusion approach techniques. This protocol has great potential for future applications in myofascial pain treatment and could enhance Fu's subcutaneous needling (FSN) manipulation skills.

Medicine

Efficacy of Fu's Subcutaneous Needling on Sciatic Nerve Pain: Behavioral and Electrophysiological Changes in a Chronic Constriction Injury Rat Model

Po-En Chiu^*1,2, Zhonghua Fu^*3,4, De-Wei Lai^5,6, Li-Wei Chou^7,8,9

¹Department of Chinese Medicine, Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, ²Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, ³Institute of Fu's Subcutaneous Needling, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, ⁴Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, ⁵Experimental Animal Center, Department of Molecular Biology and Cell Research, Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, ⁶Department of Pharmacy and Master Program, Tajen University, ⁷Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, China Medical University Hospital, ⁸Department of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, China Medical University, ⁹Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Asia University Hospital, Asia University

We present a protocol for using Fu's subcutaneous needling in a chronic constriction injury model to induce sciatic nerve pain in rats.