Conclusion
stroke, depression, chronic neuropathic pain, pain, poststroke
STROKE
Improvements in pain, depression, and physical function of poststroke patients in the JM+ AC group were significantly greater than those in the JM and the control groups, suggesting JM combined with AC was more effective in improving not only pain but also the ability to physical function. JM combined with AC may also be helpful for poststroke patients who have depression and decreased physical function due to chronic neuropathic pain. Future studies should reveal the physiological assessment of muscle strength and the effect of JM combined with AC on muscle tone based on changes in physical function in stroke patients with chronic neuropathic pain.