Objective:To observe the efficacy of electroacupuncture(EA)plus Yi Jin Jing(Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises)for knee osteoarthritis(KOA).Methods:A total of 60 patients with KOA were divided into an observation gro...Objective:To observe the efficacy of electroacupuncture(EA)plus Yi Jin Jing(Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises)for knee osteoarthritis(KOA).Methods:A total of 60 patients with KOA were divided into an observation group and a control group according to the random number table method,with 30 cases in each group.Patients in the observation group received the treatment of EA plus Yi Jin Jing(Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises),while patients in the control group only received EA treatment.Both groups were treated for 5 weeks.The changes of Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index(WOMAC)and visual analog scale(VAS)scores in the two groups were observed after treatment.Results:After treatment,the total effective rate in the observation group(92.3%)was significantly higher than that in the control group(70.0%),(P<0.05);the WOMAC and VAS scores in both groups were significantly lower than those before treatment,showing statistical significance(all P<0.01);there were significant differences in the post-treatment changes in the WOMAC and VAS scores between the two groups(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion:EA plus Yi Jin Jing(Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises)is clinically effective for KOA.This combined treatment can alleviate clinical symptoms.展开更多
文摘Objective:To observe the efficacy of electroacupuncture(EA)plus Yi Jin Jing(Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises)for knee osteoarthritis(KOA).Methods:A total of 60 patients with KOA were divided into an observation group and a control group according to the random number table method,with 30 cases in each group.Patients in the observation group received the treatment of EA plus Yi Jin Jing(Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises),while patients in the control group only received EA treatment.Both groups were treated for 5 weeks.The changes of Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index(WOMAC)and visual analog scale(VAS)scores in the two groups were observed after treatment.Results:After treatment,the total effective rate in the observation group(92.3%)was significantly higher than that in the control group(70.0%),(P<0.05);the WOMAC and VAS scores in both groups were significantly lower than those before treatment,showing statistical significance(all P<0.01);there were significant differences in the post-treatment changes in the WOMAC and VAS scores between the two groups(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion:EA plus Yi Jin Jing(Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises)is clinically effective for KOA.This combined treatment can alleviate clinical symptoms.