Xiaodong Feng

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Xiaodong Feng, second-level professor, chief physician, doctoral supervisor, Dean of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Dean of the School of Rehabilitation Medicine of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, leader of key disciplines and specialties appointed by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, responsible person for the standardized construction of TCM rehabilitation service capabilities appointed by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, renowned TCM expert in the Central Plains region, leading clinical talent in TCM in Henan Province, director of the Rehabilitation Equipment Engineering Research Center of Henan Province, responsible person for the TCM rehabilitation training base in Henan Province, director of the TCM Rehabilitation Quality Control Center of Henan Province, director of the Rehabilitation Equipment Engineering Research Center of Henan Province, and director of the TCM Rehabilitation Key Laboratory of Henan Province. He also serves as a member of the Teaching Guidance Committee of Medical Technology Higher Education Institutions under the Ministry of Education, chairman of the Rehabilitation Branch of the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, vice secretary-general of the Chinese Society of Rehabilitation Medicine, chairman-elect of the Committee of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Integration of the Chinese Society of Rehabilitation Medicine, and president of the Henan Society of Rehabilitation Medicine.

Feng Xiaodong studied under Professor Sun Sulun from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Grand Master Zhang Lei. With nearly twenty years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and research in the field of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine rehabilitation, his research focuses on stroke-related hemiplegia, aphasia, dysphagia, cognitive impairment, treatment of shoulder subluxation, motor dysfunction after spinal cord injury, bladder dysfunction treatment, cognitive impairment, sensory disorders, motor disorders after traumatic brain injury, as well as internal medicine conditions such as insomnia, cough, and autonomic nervous system disorders.

He has led 3 National Natural Science Foundation projects, 5 provincial and ministerial-level projects, and participated in 4 national key R&D projects. He has published over 130 core papers at home and abroad as the corresponding/first author, including 17 SCI papers. He has edited 6 national planned textbooks and has received 7 provincial-level scientific research achievement awards, including one first prize from the Chinese Society of Rehabilitation Medicine for Science and Technology, one second prize from Henan Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award, one first prize and one second prize from Henan Provincial Teaching Achievement Award, and 12 first prizes from department-level scientific and technological progress awards. He has been granted 4 invention patents and over 30 utility model patents.

Topic: Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Treatment for Stroke

Stroke is a common and frequently occurring disease characterized by a high mortality and disability rate, posing a serious threat to people\’s health. This lecture will elaborate on the overview of stroke, common functional impairments associated with stroke, and the role of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) rehabilitation in treating these impairments.

Stroke often leads to various functional impairments, such as hemiplegia, aphasia, dysphagia, cognitive impairment, and motor dysfunction. TCM rehabilitation plays a significant role in alleviating these impairments and improving the quality of life for stroke patients.

TCM rehabilitation approaches for stroke typically involve a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage therapy, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle modifications. Acupuncture can help regulate the flow of Qi and blood, promote neural regeneration, and improve motor function and sensation in affected limbs. Herbal medicine formulations are tailored to individual patterns of disharmony identified through TCM diagnosis, aiming to nourish Qi and blood, invigorate the collaterals, and enhance recovery. Massage therapy techniques, such as Tui Na (Chinese therapeutic massage) and acupuncture point stimulation, can promote circulation, relieve muscle stiffness, and improve range of motion. Dietary recommendations may include foods that nourish the spleen and stomach, which are believed to be closely related to post-stroke recovery in TCM theory. Lifestyle modifications may involve gentle exercise, stress management techniques, and adequate rest to support the body\’s healing process.

By integrating TCM rehabilitation into the treatment of stroke, we can effectively address the functional impairments commonly seen after stroke, enhance neurological recovery, and ultimately improve the overall survival and quality of life for stroke patients.