Based on the function of

xi

-cleft points and

shu

-streams points and in association with the anatomic structure where the acupoints are located

Cixi

(stimulating meridian

qi

at

xi

-cleft points) is used for regulating the physical appearance

while

Tongshu

(promoting the

qi

circulation of

shu

-stream points) is for regulating the spirit.The depth and direction of needle insertion are controlled and

deqi

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.