[Therapeutic idea for post-stroke foot inversion with <i>Cixi Tongshu</i> method combined with rehabilitation training].

Based on the function of <i>xi</i>-cleft points and <i>shu</i>-streams points and in association with the anatomic structure where the acupoints are located, <i>Cixi</i> (stimulating meridian <i>qi</i> at <i>xi</i>-cleft points) is used for regulating the physical appearance, while <i>Tongshu</i> (promoting the <i>qi</i> circulation of <i>shu</i>-stream points) is for regulating the spirit. The depth and direction of needle insertion are controlled and <i>deqi</i> is determined by muscle twitching so as to relax the muscles. Rehabilitation training is combined to restore the foot proprioceptive sensibility. The above comprehensive method co-works on correcting post-stroke foot inversion and recovering walking ability in the patients.