Table 1

 Comparison of paired differences (post-acupuncture scores minus baseline scores) in GMFM subscores between treatment and control groups

GMFM subscoresTreatment group, paired difference (SE)Control group, paired difference (SE)Mean difference (SE)95% CIp
Lying and rolling1.51 (0.82)0.89 (1.03)0.62 (1.36)−2.15 to 3.390.649
Sitting2.11 (0.58)2.26 (0.72)−0.15 (0.96)−2.11 to 1.810.877
Crawling and kneeling4.49 (1.85)2.82 (1.15)1.67 (2.65)−3.74 to 7.080.534
Standing3.47 (0.94)1.87 (1.39)1.59 (1.63)−1.74 to 4.920.336
Walking, running, and jumping6.00 (1.55)1.77 (1.51)4.23 (2.37)−0.62 to 9.090.085
GMFM total score3.80 (0.51)1.94 (0.72)1.86 (0.88)0.07 to 3.660.042