穴位按摩对持续植物状态患者促醒康复的疗效观察

目的:观察穴位按摩对持续性植物状态患者促醒康复疗效的影响。方法:将30例持续植物状态患者随机分为观察组和对照组,对照组15例采取常规的治疗,观察组15例在常规治疗及护理的基础上配合穴位按摩,观察两组患者促醒康复效果,用PVS评分量表进行评分。结果:通过3个月的疗效观察,观察组PVS评分好转明显优于对照组,且以观察组为例,患者越年轻、病程越短,恢复越快,疗效越显著。结论:穴位按摩对持续植物状态患者促醒康复有一定的疗效。

手法分型治疗小儿肌性斜颈360例

目的:观察手法分型治疗小儿肌性斜颈的临床疗效。方法:采用推拿、穴位按摩及外敷药物的方法,辨证分型治疗小儿肌性斜颈360例。结果:总有效率为98.88%。结论:手法分型治疗小儿肌性斜颈是一种行之有效的治疗方法。

CLINICAL OBSERVATION ON TREATMENT OF HICCUP BY ACUPOINT DIGITAL-PRESSING AND MASSAGE

In the present paper, 32 cases of hiccup are treated with acupoint digital pressing and massage. According to syndrome differentiation, hiccup is divided into 5 types including stomach-cold, reversed rising of the stomach-fire, adverse flow of qi and phlegm obstruction, deficiency of both spleen-yang and kidney-yang and insufficiency of the stomach-yin. Acupoints used are Zusanli (ST 36), Neiguan (PC 6), Zhongfu (LU 1), etc. and pressed with fingers repeatedly. Then, massage manipulations are performed by tapping the patient's back repeatedly for 5 - 6 times; tapping Jiuwei (CV 15) area, and pressing the tender-point beside the left side of T3_4 spinous processes and Geshu (BL 17). After treatment, of the 32 cases of hiccup, 23 cases are cured, 6 have remarkable improvement and 3 are failed in treatment, with the effective rate being 90.6% .

Observation on the efficacy of acupoint massage plus moxibustion for refractory insomnia

Objective：To observe the clinical efficacy of acupoint massage plus moxibustion in treating refractory insomnia. 〈br〉 Methods：Sixty patients with refractory insomnia were randomized into two groups, 30 in each group. The treatment group was intervened by acupoint massage on the face and head plus moxibustion at Yongquan （KI 1）;the control group was intervened only by the same acupoint massage. For both groups, the treatment was given once a day, and the therapeutic efficacy was evaluated after 4-week treatment. 〈br〉 Results：The total effective rate was 93.3%in the treatment group versus 80.0%in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant （P〈0.05）. 〈br〉 Conclusion：Acupoint massage plus moxibustion can produce a better efficacy than acupoint massage alone in treating refractory insomnia.

Clinical observation on Tui-pushing the Large Intestine Meridian plus point sticking at Tianshu(ST 25) in prevention of post-stroke constipation

Objective： To observe the prevention effect of Tui-pushing the Large Intestine Meridian plus point sticking at Tianshu（ST 25） for post-stroke constipation. Methods： Seventy eligible patients with post-stroke constipation were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 35 cases in each group. Both groups were intervened by conventional treatment and care in Western medicine, while the treatment group was also by Tui-pushing the Large Intestine Meridian and point sticking at Tianshu（ST 25）. The treatment lasted for 14 d. Therapeutic efficacy was evaluated by the first defecation time, constipation incidence and Chinese stroke scale（CSS） score. Results： After treatment, the first defecation time was（1.86 ± 0.74） d in the treatment group, shorter than（2.77 ± 0.83） d in the control group; constipation incidence was 14.3% in the treatment group, significantly lower than 37.1% in the control group, and the between-group differences in the two items were statistically significant（both P〈0.05）. CSS score in both groups dropped significantly after treatment（both P〈0.05）; the improvement in the treatment group was better than that in the control group, and the inter-group difference was statistically significant（P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Tui-pushing the Large Intestine Meridian plus point sticking at Tianshu（ST 25） can effectively prevent post-stroke constipation, and can also promote the rehabilitation of nerve functions.

Effect of tuina manipulations on blood pressure and its variability in hypertension patients

Objective：To observe the effect of tuina manipulations on blood pressure and its variability in hypertension patients. Methods：Forty hypertension patients were randomized into an observation group and a medication group, 20 cases in each group. The observation group was intervened by tuina manipulations of kidney-tonifying blood-circulating and collaterals- unblocking in addition to regular medication, while the medication group was by the same medication. The 24-hour blood pressure monitoring was performed before intervention and after 3-month intervention. The blood pressure and its variability were observed and compared. Results：There were no significant differences in comparing the blood pressure and blood pressure variability between the two groups before intervention （P〉0.05）; after 3-month intervention, the blood pressure and its variability were significantly improved in both groups （P〈0.05）; the improvements in the observation group were more significant than those in the control group （P〈0.05）. Conclusion：Tuina manipulations of kidney-tonifying blood-circulating and collaterals-unblocking plus medication can produce a better effect than regular medication in promoting blood pressure and its variability, and this method is worth applying in clinic as it’s easy-to-operate and has no adverse effect.

Observation on therapeutic effect of acupuncture at abdomen acupoints plus tuina for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation

Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture at abdomen acupoints plus tuina for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation (LIDH). Methods: A total of 70 patients with LIDH were randomized into an observation group and a control group, with 35 cases in each group. The observation group was treated with acupuncture at abdomen acupoints plus tuina, while the control group was treated only with tuina treatment. The clinical efficacy was observed after one course of treatment. Results: The cure rate and the total effective rate of the observation group were 83.3% and 96.7%, respectively. The cure rate and the total effective rate of the control group were 39.4% and 78.8%, respectively. There were significant differences in the cured rate and the total effective rate between the two groups (both P<0.05). There was no significant differenee in Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score between the two groups before treatment (P>0.05). After treatment, the JOA scores of both groups in creased sign ifica ntly, and the in tra-group differe nces were statistically sign ifica nt (both P<0.05);the JOA score of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Acupuncture at abdomen acupoints plus tuina has a better therapeutic effect than tuina alone in the treatment of LIDH.

Effect of acupoint massage plus acupoint sticking therapy for the stress reaction during postoperative anesthesia recovery period in patients undergoing nasal endoscopic surgery

Objective:To observe the effect of acupoint massage plus acupoint sticking therapy for the stress reaction during postoperative anesthesia recovery period in patients undergoing nasal endoscopic surgery.Methods:A total of 120 patients undergoing nasal endoscopic surgery were included,and all patients were under trachea intubation and general anesthesia.The patients were randomized into an observation group and a control group,with 60 patients in each group.Patients in the control group received conventional anesthesia resuscitation,while patients in the observation group received acupoint massage plus acupoint sticking therapy on the basis of conventional anesthesia resuscitation.Changes in the heart rate (HR),systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were observed at three time points including the end of the surgery (TO),the removal of the tracheal tube (T1) and 10 min after the removal of the tracheal tube (T2).The awakening and tube removal time,choking cough and restlessness,and adverse reactions (dizziness,nausea and vomiting) in 24 h post-surgery period were compared.Results:At T1 and T2,the comparisons of HR,SBP and DBP between the two groups showed statistical significance (all P＜0.05).Intra-group comparisons showed that the HR,SBP and DBP of the control group at T1 and T2 were significant different from those at TO (all P＜0.05).There were significant differences in the awakening time and tube removal time between the two groups (both P＜0.05).The incidences of choking cough and restlessness were 8.3％ and 3.3％ respectively in the observation group,versus 53.3％ and 30.0％ in the control group,and the between-group comparisons showed statistical significance (both P＜0.05).The incidences of dizziness,nausea and vomiting in 24 h post-surgery period were 3.3％,5.0％ and 0.0％ respectively in the observation group,versus 43.3％,33.3％ and 25.0％ in the control group,and the between-group comparisons showed statistical significance (all P＜0.05).Conclusion:Acupoint massage plus acupoint sticking therapy can effectively regulate the stress reaction during postoperative anesthesia recovery period in patients undergoing nasal endoscopic surgery,and maintain a stable internal environment.

Therapeutic observation on tuina at head and abdomen for headache due to phlegm turbidity

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of tuina at head and abdomen for headache due to phlegm turbidity.Methods:A total of 56 patients with headache due to phlegm turbidity were randomized into a tuina group and a Chinese medicine group by the random number table,with 28 cases in each group.The tuina group was treated mainly with tuina at the head and abdomen,while the Chinese medicine group was treated with oral administration of Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang(Pinellio,Atractylodes Mocrocepholo and Gastrodio Decoction).The course of treatment was 30 d.The scores of headache index,traditional Chinese medicine syndrome scale,and the therapeutic efficacy were observed.Results:There were 2 dropouts in each group during treatment.The total effective rate was 92.3%in the tuina group,significantly higher than 76.9%in the Chinese medicine group(P<0.05).The scores of headache index and traditional Chinese medicine syndrome scale in both groups decreased after treatment(both P<0.05),and scores in the tuina group were lower than those in the Chinese medicine group(both P<0.05).Conclusion:Tuina mainly at head and abdomen is effective in treating headache due to phlegm turbidity,and has a better effect than Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang(Pinellia,Atractylodes Macrocephalo and Gastrodio Decoction).

Observation on Therapeutic Effects of Pinching Spine plus Acupoint Sticking Therapy for Infantile Cerebral Palsy with Spleen Deficiency Pattern

Objective： To observe the clinical effect of pinching spine plus acupolnt StlCKlng merapy for infantile cerebral palsy （ICP） with spleen deficiency pattern. Methods： Seventy children of ICP with spleen deficiency pattern were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group. Those in the treatment group were given the comprehensive rehabilitation therapy plus pinching spine and acupoint sticking therapy. Those in the control group were just given the comprehensive rehabilitation therapy. The treatment was given once every day, 20-day as one course, and totally for three courses. Results： The total effective rate of the clinical symptoms was 77.1% in the treatment group and 39.9% in the control groups. The total effective rate of rehabilitation effects was 74.3% in the treatment group and 48.6% in the control group. The effective rate was obviously better in the treatment group than that in the control group, with statistical differences （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Pinching spine plus acupoint sticking therapy is remarkable in the therapeutic effects for ICP with spleen deficiency pattern, and needs to be popularized clinically.

Clinical study on acupoint massage in improving cognitive function and sleep quality of elderly patients with hypertension

Objective：To investigate the effects of acupoint massage on cognitive function and sleep quality in elderly patients with hypertension. Methods：A total of 68 elderly patients with hypertension were enrolled, and their ages were all over 60 years old. They were divided into a control group and a treatment group by simple random method, with 34 cases in each group. Patients in the control group were treated by routine psychological health guidance and sleep knowledge education, while patients in the treatment group were treated by acupoint massage on the base of the interventions given to the control group. Both of their treatment courses were 3 months. Pittsburgh sleep quality index （PSQI） scores and mini-mental state examination （MMSE） scores before and after treatment were recorded and compared. Results：Two groups’ PSQI scores before treatment had no significant difference （P〉0.05）. After 3 months of treatment, their PSQI scores were statistically different （P〈0.05）. There was also no between-group statistical difference in MMSE score before treatment （P〉0.05）, but there was a significant difference after treatment （P〈0.05）. Conclusion：Acupoint massage for elderly patients with primary hypertension can improve their sleep quality and enhance their cognitive function, thus it is worthy of being applied in clinical nursing work.

Tuina for primary insomnia： a meta-analysis

Objective： To systematically evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of tuina therapy for primary insomnia. Methods： Nine Chinese and English databases were searched from the inception to May 2017 to identify randomized controlled trials （RCTs） studying tuina therapy for insomnia. The enrolled articles were all RCTs with tuina as the monotherapy or major therapy in the experiment group, with clear diagnostic criteria for primary insomnia well recognized worldwide or in China, and Pittsburgh sleep quality index （PSQI） as one of the outcome measures. Two researchers evaluated the risk of bias and quality of the enrolled studies by following Cochrane Handbook version 5.1.0. The meta-analysis was performed by RevMan version 5.3. Results： Eleven studies were included with a total of I 076 participants. The Western medication adopted in the control groups were benzodiazepine receptor agonists. The studies were all assessed as high risk of bias for blinding since blinding method was unable to be performed due to the specificity of tuina therapy; no study reported the support of fund or potential interest conflict, so they were all rated unclear for selective reporting. The meta-analysis showed that compared with other traditional Chinese medicine therapies, tuina worked more effectively in reducing the PSQI score （MD=-4.11〈O, 95% confidence interval （CI） -6.01 to -2.22, P〈0.O001）; compared with oral administration of Western medication, tuina showed more significant efficacy in reducing the PSQI score （MD=-3.42〈0, 95%CI -5.19 to -1.66, P〈0.O001）. Subgroup analysis showed that head tuina alone showed no significant difference compared with oral administration of Western medication regarding the change of PSQI score （MD=-4.19〈O, 95%CI -8.87 to 0.50, P〉0.05）; a combination of head and back tuina could more effectively reduce the PSOJ score compared with oral administration of Western medication （MD=-2.08〈O, 95%CI -3.09 to -1.06, P〈0.O001）. Conclusion： Tuina can produce more significant efficacy in treating primary insomnia compared with other traditional Chinese medicine therapies and oral administration of Western medication, especially the combination of head and back tuina.

Clinical observation on Nie-pinching spine manipulation combined with point therapy for cerebral palsy in children with spleen deficiency

Objective： To observe the clinical effect of Nie-pinching spine coupled with point application and injection for cerebral palsy （CP） in children with spleen deficiency. Methods： A total of 70 CP children with spleen deficiency were randomly allocated into a treatment group （n=35） and a control group （n=35）. Children in the treatment group were treated with comprehensive rehabilitation training, Nie-pinching spine, point application and point injection, whereas children in the control group were treated with comprehensive rehabilitation training and oral administration of multi-enzyme tablets. One course of treatment made up of 20 d. There was a 20-day interval between two courses. The cases were treated for a total of 3 courses. Then the therapeutic efficacies were evaluated using scores of spleen-deficiency symptoms and gross motor function measure （GMFM）. Results： After 3 courses of treatment, the total effective rates for spleen-deficiency symptoms and rehabilitation were 85.7% and 77.1% respectively in the treatment group, versus 51.4% and 57.1% respectively in the control group, showing statistical differences （both P〈0.05）. Conclusion： In addition to comprehensive rehabilitation training, Nie-pinching spine combined with point application and injection obtained better effects than oral administration of multi-enzyme tablets.

Clinical study on Tuina plus umbilical therapy for senile functional constipation

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage)plus umbilical therapy for senile functional constipation due to Qi deficiency of lung and spleen.Methods A total of 60 patients who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into a control group and an observation group by the random number table method,with 30 cases in each group.The patients in the control group were given lactulose oral solution,while the patients in the observation group were treated with Tuina and umbilical therapy.After two weeks of treatment,the scores of the Wexner continence grading scale(WCGS)and patient assessment of constipation-quality of life questionnaire(PAC-QOL)were observed.The effective rates in the two groups were compared.Results After two weeks of treatment,the total effective rate in the observation group was 90.0%,while that in the control group was 76.7%,presenting a significant difference between the two groups(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in the WCGS and PAC-QOL scores between the two groups before treatment(P>0.05).After two weeks of treatment,the WCGS and PAC-QOL scores of both groups decreased significantly compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the two scores in the observation group were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion The efficacy of Tuina plus umbilical therapy for senile functional constipation is confirmed.This method can improve patients’quality of life.Its efficacy is better than that of taking lactulose oral solution.