The effects of comprehensive rehabilitation therapy on scapulohumeral periarthritis

Objective To discuss the effects of comprehensive rehabilitation therapy on scapulohumeral periarthritis.Method All the patients were randomly divided into two groups.Patients in group A were treated by ultrashort wave,medium frequency electric therapy and medical gymnastics.Patients in group B were treated by joint mobilization combined with treatments in group A.Meanwhile,the functional rating scale was used to measuerd scale of shoulder joint during pre and post treatment.Results In group A,6 were cured,11 were significant effect and 18 were improved.The effective rate was 81.40%.In group B,14 were cured,18 were significant effect and 8 were improved.The effective rate was 93.02%.The score of group B after treatment was increased significantly compared with group A(P< 0.01).Conclusions The effects of the joint mobilization combined with physiotherapy and medical gymnastics were significant on scapulohumeral periarthritis.

Comparison of the Rehabilitation Effects of Taichi Exercise and Functional Exercise on Scapulohumeral Periarthritis

Purpose:To investigate and compare the rehabilitation effects of Taichi exercise and functional exercise on scapulohumeral periarthritis.Method:Eighty patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis from a community in Jingzhou,Hubei,China,were randomly selected from January to June 2016.They were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group.On the basis of routine treatment and nursing,the experimental group(40 patients)adopted the Taichi exercise treatment while the control group(40 patients)adopted the functional exercise treatment.In the end,the shoulder joint pain degree changes,and the improvement of shoulder joint movements and the myoelectricity and myodynamia on the surfaces of the shoulder muscle group of the two groups were tested and measured.Result:The scoring difference of shoulder joint pain between the experimental group and the control group is significant,which is of statistical significance(P<0.05).Before the treatment,the difference of shoulder joint movement between the two groups isn't significant,with no statistical significance,but after the treatment,the difference is significant,which is of statistical significance(P<0.05).The myodynamia difference between the two groups after the treatment is significant,which is of statistical significance(P<0.05).The therapy efficiency of the experimental group is higher than that of the control group and the difference is significant,which is of statistical significance(P<0.05).Conclusion:On the basis of routine physical treatment,adopting Taichi exercise can increase the therapy efficiency on the patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis,can improve the blood supply and inflammation on the shoulder and improve patient's life quality.

Clinical effects of digital acupoint pressure combined with hot ironing for scapulohumeral periarthritis in Zhuang medicine

Objective:To observe the clinical effect of digital acupoint pressure combined with hot ironing of Zhuang medicine in the therapy of scapulohumeral periarthritis.Methods:160 patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis were randomly divided into the treatment group and control group with 80 patients in each group.The treatment group was treated with digital acupoint pressure combined with hot ironing of Zhuang medicine.The control group was treated with intermediate frequency therapy apparatus.All the treatments were given once a day for 4 weeks,Then the effective rate as well as the scores of shoulder pain and joint inflammation,were calculated.Results:The shoulder pain score of the treatment group was 3.49±0.98,while that of control group was 5.33±1.26(P<0.05).The shoulder joint inflammation score in the treatment group was higher than that of the control group(73.24±7.20 vs 60.71±10.46,P<0.05).these results suggested that 4 weeks of treatments improved the shoulder function.Moreover,the effective rate of the treatment group was higher than that of the control group(86.25%vs 63.75%).Conclusion:Digital acupoint pressure combined with hot ironing in Zhuang medicine could relieve joint pain of patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis and improve their shoulder mobility.

Systematic evaluation and trial sequential analysis of warming acupuncture combined with joint mobilization in the treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis

Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of warming acupuncture combined with joint mobilization for the treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis.Methods:A search for published randomized controlled trials(RCT)investigating warming acupuncture combined with joint mobilization for the treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis was performed using the Cochrane Library,PubMed,Embase,and Web of Science databases.According to requirements of the Cochrane systematic review,all evaluations of RCT investigating warming acupuncture with joint mobilization in the treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis were performed via method quality assessment,data extraction,and data analysis.Revman 5.3 and Stata 12.0 statistical software were used for the meta-analysis,and the trial sequential analysis(TSA)software estimated the required information size for each outcome.Results:A total of 14 articles were retrieved for meta-analysis,which included 551 cases in the treatment group and 539 cases in the control group.Meta-analysis showed that:(1)warming acupuncture combined with joint mobilization improved total efficiency[OR=6.16,95%CI(3.79,10.00),Z=7.34;P<0.001),TSA results confirmed the results of the meta-analysis;(2)warming acupuncture combined with joint mobilization improved the cure rate[OR=2.84,95%CI(2.19,3.70),P<0.001],TSA results revealed that no further tests were needed to verify;(3)warming acupuncture combined with joint mobilization reduced the number of treatments required for healing[MD=-7.49,95%CI(-9.75,-5.23),P<0.001],TSA results confirmed the results of the meta-analysis;(4)in comparing visual analog scale scores before and after treatment,meta-analysis result showed that:SMD=-2.01,95%CI(-2.37,-1.65),P<0.001,the difference was statistically significant,TSA results confirmed the results of the meta-analysis.Conclusion:Warming acupuncture combined with joint mobilization had a significant effect on the treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis.

OBSERVATION ON THE THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT OF 123 CASES OF SCAPULOHUMERAL PERIARTHRITIS

Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of Qinglong Bai Wei Zhen Fa (Green Dragon Shaking Tail Needling) in the treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis. Methods: A total of 231 cases of scapulohumeral periarthritis patients were randomized into treatment group (n=123) and control group (n=108). In treatment and control groups, Jianyu (LI 15), Jianqian and Jianhou were used as the main acupoints and stimulated with Green Dragon Shaking Tail Needling and conventional needling separately. Additionally, in control group, Waiguan (TE 5) and Binao (LI 14) were supplemented. The treatment was given once daily, with 10 days being a therapeutic course, 2 courses altogether. Results: After the first course of treatment, in treatment and control groups, the cured, the markedly improved, the effective and ineffective cases were 49 and 12, 61 and 33, 11 and 40, 2 and 23, with the total effective rates being 98.4% and 78.7% respectively. There was a marked difference between two groups in the therapeutic effect (P<0.05). Following 2 courses of treatment, the cured, the markedly improved, the effective and ineffective cases were 66 and 21, 47 and 41, 10 and 39, 0 and 7, with the total effective rates being 100% and 93.5% separately. No significant difference between two groups in the total effective rates, but the cure rate of treatment group was strikingly higher than that of control group. Conclusion: Green Dragon Shaking Tail Needling is significantly superior to that of conventional needling in the treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis.

TREATMENT OF 36 CASES OF SCAPULOHUMERAL PERIARTHRITIS MAINLY BY CONTRALATERAL NEEDLING

Objective: To analyze the therapeutic effect of contralateral needling in the treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis. Methods: A total of 68 cases of scapulohumeral periarthritis were outpatients and were randomized into treatment group (n=36) and control group (n=32). In treatment group, Zhiyin (BL 67), Jinmen (BL 63) and Yanglao (SI 6) on the contralateral side of the affected shoulder and local tenderpoints (Ashi-points) were punctured once every other day, with 7 days being a therapeutic course; while in control group, local Ashi-points were used for injection of Procaine and Prednisolone Acetate, once every 7 days and with 3～4 sessions being a therapeutic course. Results: Following 2 courses of treatment, of the 32 cases in control group, 8 (25.0%) were cured, 17 (53.1%) experienced improvement and 7 failed in the treatment, with a total of effective rate of 78.1%; of the 36 cases in treatment group, 18 (50.0%) were cured, 16 (44.4%) experienced improvement and 2 (5.6%) failed in the treatment, with a total effective rate of 94.4%. The therapeutic effect of contralateral needling is significantly higher than that of Ashi-point blocking method (P<0.05). Conclusion: Contralateral needling is superior to Ashi-point in the treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis.

CLINICAL OBSERVATION ON THE TREATMENT OF CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS, SCAPULOHUMERAL PERIARTHRITIS AND LUMBAR MUSCLE STRAIN BY A MODEL FZ-1 SIMULATED TUINA (MASSAGE) APPARATUS

We have treated 30 cases of cervical spondylosis, 30 cases of scapulohumeral periarthritis and 30 cases of lumbar muscle strain with a Model FZ - 1 Simulated Massage Apparatus, and gained satisfactory therapeutic effect for all cases treated. Moreover, this apparatus is applied conveniently,and has no adverse reaction.

SCAPULOHUMERAL PERIARTHRITIS TREATED WITH WATER-ACUPUNCTURE PRINCIPALLY

The authors have treated 178 cases of scapulohumeral periarthritis adopting water-acuppuncture combined with other therapies. The effective rate and the cure plus markedly effective rate of the treatment group are 100% and 91. 8 % respectively while those of the control group 96. 3 % and 81. 4% respectively. Statistical analysis shows a significant difference (P < 0. 1 ) between the two groups in the cure plus markedly effecive rate.

Acupuncture Combined with Massage for Treatment of 200 cases of Scapulohumeral Periarthritis

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Observation on the Effect of 32 Patients with Scapulohumeral Periarthritis Treated by Opposing Needle

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Clinical Observation of 32 Cases of Scapulohumeral Periarthritis Treated by Manipulations and Acupuncture

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CLINICAL OBSERVATION ON 36 CASES OF SCAPULOHUMERAL PERIARTHRITIS TREATED BY ABDOMINAL ACUPUNCTURE AND BODY ACUPUNCTURE

Objective: To compare the therapeutic effect of abdominal acupuncture plus body acupuncture and simple body acupuncture in treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis. Methods: 68 cases of scapulohumeral periarthritis patients were randomly divided into abdominal acupuncture plus body acupuncture (AABA) group (n=36) and simple body acupuncture (BA) group (n=32). In AABA group, abdominal acupuncture points used were Zhongwan(CV 12),Shangqu (KI 17) (on the healthy side) and Huaroumen sanjiao (on the affected side); and body acupoints employed were Jianyu (LI 15), Jianliao(TE 14), Binao (LI 14), Quchi (LI 11), Waiguan (TE 5) and Hegu (LI 4) on the affected side. In BA group, the body acupoints used were the same to those mentioned above. The acupuncture needles were retained for 20 min. Acupuncture treatment was given once daily, with 10 sessions being a therapeutic course and the interval between two courses being one week. 2 courses of treatment were conducted altogether. Results: Following 2 courses of treatment, in AABA and BA groups, 6 (16.7%) and 1 (3.1%) cases were cured, 19 (52.8%) and 12 (37.5%) had remarkable improvement, 11 (30.6%) and 17 (53.1%) had improvement, 0 and 2(6.25%) had no effect respectively. There was a significant difference between two groups in the therapeutic effect (P<0.05). Conclusion: The therapeutic effect of abdominal acupuncture plus body acupuncture is superior to that of simple body acupuncture in treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis.

OBSERVATIONS ON THE THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF THE TREATMENT OF 100 SCAPULOHUMERAL PERIARTHRITIS CASES BY "HEGUCI" (MUSCLE NEEDLING) COMBINED WITH MASSAGE

Objective： To explore an effective method for managing middle and late stages of scapulohumeral periarthritis. Methods： A total of 182 cases of scapulohumeral periarthritis were randomized into treatment group （100 cases） and control group （ 82 cases）; those in treatment group were managed by “Heguci” （合谷刺 muscle needling） at the reactionary spot of focus （found out via palpation around the shoulder region） in combination with reinforcing needling manipulation of “Setting the Mountain on Fire” and topical massage; whereas, those in control group treated by conventional method of “selecting aoupoints E Jianqian （肩前 extra point）, Jianyu （肩髃 LI 15）, Jianliao （肩髎 TE 14）, etc] along the course of the affected meridians in combination with massage”. The treatment was given once daily, with 10 sessions being a therapeutic course, 20 sessions altogether. Results： Of the 100 cases and 82 cases in control and treatment groups, 36 （43.90%） and 69 （69.00%） were cured, 42 （51.21% ） and 26 （26.00%） improved, 4 （4.87%） and 5 （5.00%） failed, with the total effective rates being 95.13% and 95.00% respectively. The average treatment sessions of control and treatment groups were 16.32±4.24 and 9.66±8.44 separately. The curative rate of treatment group was significantly higher than that of control group and the rumber of the therapeutic sessions required of the former group was evidently fewer than that of the later group （ P 〈 0.01 ）. Conclusion： The therapeutic effect of “Heguci” combined with massage is significantly superior to that of conventional acupuncture plus massage in the treatment of middle and late stages of scapulohumeral periarthritis.

"Scapular heat penetration"technique of acupuncture in treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis:An exploratory research

Objective:To observe the clinical effect of"scapular heat penetration"technique of acupuncture in treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis.Design:It was a single-central randomized controlled trial,the participants,outcome assessors and statisticians were blinded.Setting:The trial was undertaken in Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine,Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,from June 2021 to January 2022.Participants:Sixty-seven patients with scalpulohumeral periarthritis were participated.Interventions:In the control group,the routine acupuncture was given,while in the trial group,the"scapular heat penetration"technique of acupuncture was adopted.The intervention was delivered once every two days,3 treatments a week;and one course included 9 treatments.Before the 1st treatment and after the 9th treatment,the symptoms and physical signs were observed and recorded in each group.Outcomes:Primary outcome:the score of visual analogy scale(VAS)before treatment and after treatment completion.Secondary outcomes:the range of movement(ROM)of shoulder joint,the score of Japanese Orthopaedic Association(JOA)of shoulder joint and the infrared thermal imaging temperature around the shoulder.Results:A total of 102 cases were collected,72 cases of them were eligible and 5 cases were withdrawn.Sixty-seven cases were included in analysis.In the within-group comparison,VAS score,ROM and JOA score as well as the shoulder temperature were all ameliorated after 9 treatments in either the trial group or the control group,compared with those before treatment(P<0.05).In the comparison between two groups,after 9 treatments,VAS score in the trial group was lower than that of the control group(P<0.05);and the improvements in ROM and shoulder temperature in the trial group were better than those of the control group(P<0.05).No adverse reactions were found in the two groups.Conclusion:Both the"scapular heat penetration"technique of acupuncture and the conventional acupuncture are effective on scapulohumeral periarthritis.But,regarding the improvements in pain,ROM of shoulder joint,the activity of daily life and shoulder temperature,the"scapular heat penetration"technique of acupuncture is superior to the conventional acupuncture.

Treatment of 90 patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis in different phases by combining therapy centering on Fu's subcutaneous needling

Objective To observe the efficacy of combining therapy in treatment of 90 patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis in different phases. Method Ninety patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis were treated with Fu＇s subcutaneous needling（FSN） combined with physiotherapy in painful phase, acupotomology and massage in adhesion phase, and appropriate functional exercise in rehabilitation phase. Seven days were considered as one course of treatment, and efficacy evaluation was performed after three courses. Function evaluation of shoulder joint was made. Result The total effective rate was 100%（38/38） in acute phase, 93.5%（29/31） in adhesion phase, and 100%（21/21） in rehabilitation phase. After treatment, the range of motion（ROM） of shoulder joint, pain, muscle force, activities of daily living（ADL） and joint local morphology of the patient have been improved obviously. Conclusion Better clinical efficacy is achieved in treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis in different phases by combining therapy centering on FSN.

Comparative observation of scapulohumeral periarthritis treated with kinetic acupuncture on the distal points of the affected meridians

Objective To compare the clinical therapeutic effects on scapulohumeral periarthritis between kinetic acupuncture on the distal points of the affected meridians and shoulder three-needle therapy.Methods Fifty cases of scapulohumeral periarthritis were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group,25 cases for each.The cases in observation group were treated with kinetic acupuncture on the distal points of the affected meridians.For example,the case of Hand-Taiyin type was treated with Yújì （鱼际 LU 10） and the case of Hand-Yangming type was treated with Hégǔ （合谷 LI 4）,etc.The cases in control group were treated with shoulder three-needle therapy,in which,Jiānqián （肩前 Extral）,Jiānyú （肩髃 LI 15） and Jiānliáo （肩髎 TE 14） were selected;7 days of treatment made one session,totally 2 sessions were required.Results In observation group,the curative rate based on ROM of shoulder joint was 72.0% （18/25）,which was superior to that of 40.0% （10/25） in control group （P0.05）.After treatment,the improvements of McGill SF-MPQ score,VAS and PPI in observation group were all superior to those in control group （all P0.05）.Conclusion The kinetic acupuncture on the distal points of the affected meridians is advantageous at analgesia and motor improvements of shoulder joint in treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis as compared with shoulder three-needle therapy.

Clinical efficacy evaluation of body acupuncture and scalp acupuncture combined with extracorporeal shock wave for scapulohumeral periarthritis

Objective:To observe the short-and long-term clinical efficacy differences of body acupuncture and scalp acupuncture combined with extracorporeal shock wave and simple extracorporeal shock wave.Methods:Sixty patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis were randomly divided into two groups:the treatment group and control group,30 cases in each one.Both groups underwent basic rehabilitation training.Patients in the treatment group were treated with body acupuncture and scalp acupuncture combined with extracorporeal shock wave.Yújì(鱼际 LU10),Hégǔ(合谷L14),Zhōngzhǔ(中渚TE3),Hòuxī(后溪SI3).There were three needles for the scalp acupuncture with the first between Shéntíng(神庭 GV24)and Yìntáng(印堂 EX-HN3),and the other two straightly through the inner canthus and parallel to the first needle.Shock wave treatment was intensively applied in some pressure points around shoulder joint.The control group used the same shock wave therapy as the treatment group.Both groups were all treated once a day,6 times a week.Patients were treated for one course which lasted for 4 weeks.VAS score,the Constant-Murley score and the HAMA(the Hamilton Anxiety Scale)are as therapeutic effect index.30 days telephone investigation followed-up after the treatment course was evaluated.Results:Totally 28 cases completed the clinical observation in the treatment group,and 29 cases in the control group.The total effective rate of the treatment group was 85.7%(24/28),which was higher than 69.0%(20/29)of the control group(P<0.05).VAS score:There were significant statistical differences before and after the treatment in the two groups(the treatment group:6.67 ± 1.43 vs 3.47 ± 1.35,the control group:7.57 ± 1.31 vs 5.36 ± 1.45,both P<0.05).There were significant statistical differences before the treatment and at the follow-up in the two groups(the treatment group:6.67 ± 1.43 vs2.68±0.81,the control group:7.57±1.31 vs 4.56±1.35,both P<0.05).The VAS scores of the treatment group after treatment and at the follow-up were respectively lower than those of the control group(both P<0.05).Shoulder joints activity score:There were significant statistical differences before and after the treatment in the two groups(the treatment group:54.65±1.65 vs 65.54±2.19,the control group:54.32 ± 2.31 vs 61.01 ± 0.95,both P<0.05).There were significant statistical differences before treatment and at follow-up in the two groups(the treatment group:54.65 ± 1.65 vs 66.18± 1.35,the control group:54.32 ± 2.31 vs 62.11 ± 1.49,both P<0.05).The shoulder activity scores of the treatment group after treatment and at follow-up were respectively higher than those of the control group(both P<0.05).HAMA scores:There were singificant statistical differences before and after treatment in the two groups(the treatment group:16.83 ± 1.56 vs 13.26 ± 2.36,the control group:17.04 ± 1.84 vs 15.23 ±3.17,both P<0.05).There were significant statistical differences before treatment and at follow-up in the two groups(the treatment group:16.83 ± 1.56 vs 11.01 ± 3.20,the control group:17.04 ± 1.84 vs 13.68 ± 2.49,both P<0.05).The HAMA scores of the treatment group after treatment and at follow-up were lower than those of the control group(both P<0.05).Conclusion:Body acupuncture and scalp acupuncture combined with extracorporeal shock wave can relieve the clinical symptoms of patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis,ease anxiety and improve daily life activities.

Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis

The aim of this study was to establish clinical practice guidelines for acupuncture-moxibustion by retrieving relevant literature and adopting the best current national and international evidence, according to experts＇ experience and patients＇ values. This was achieved using the Grade of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation（GRADE） system combined with a wide range of national experts＇ consensus, in order to provide reliable evidence for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis, and to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.

Regular acupuncture at combined with join valley needling at ashi point for scapulohumeral periarthritis: A randomized controlled trial

Objective:To observe clinical efficacy differences of regular acupuncture at empirical acupoints combined with join valley needling at ashi point compared with simple join valley needling at ashi point for scapulohumeral periarthritis.Methods:Sixty-four patients of scapulohumeral periarthritis were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group,32 cases in each one.Both groups underwent basic rehabilitation training.Patients in the observation group were treated with acupuncture at empirical acupoints combined with join valley needling at ashi point,while the patients of the control group were treated with simple join valley needling at ashi point.Both groups were all treated once a day,6 times a week.Patients were treated for one course which lasted for 4 weeks.The visual analog scale(VAS)score,the Constant-Murley score and the Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAMA)are compared between the two groups before and after the treatment,and the efficacy was evaluated after the treatment.Telephone investigation was applied as the followed-up after one month of the treatment.Results:The total effective rate in the observation group was 87.5%(28/32),and that in the control group was 71.9%(23/32),and there was statistically significant difference between the two groups(P<0.05).The VAS scores,Constant-Murley scores,and HAMA scores in the patients of the observation group were lower than those of the corresponding indicators in the patients of the control group respectively,and there were statistically significant differences(all P<0.05).Conclusions:Compared with simple join valley needling at ashi point,regular acupuncture at empirical acupoints combined with join valley needling at ashi point can relieve the clinical symptoms of patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis,attenuate pains,ease anxiety and improve daily life activities better.

Clinical study on tuina plus functional training for scapulohumeral periarthritis

Objective： To observe the clinical effects of tuina manipulations plus the functional training on scapulohumeral periarthritis （SP）, and provide the better therapeutic plan for SP patients. Methods： A total of 76 cases with SP in conformity with the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into a tuina group and an acupuncture group, 38 patients in each group. All the patients were instructed to do functional training under the guidance of the professional medical practitioners. The patients in the tuina group were treated additionally with tuina manipulations, while the patients in the acupuncture group were added with acupuncture treatment. The two groups were treated once every day. After ten sessions, the changes in the scores of visual analog scale （VAS） and Melle were observed, and the clinical effect was compared. Results： After the treatment, VAS and Melle scores were all lower in the tuina group than those in the acupuncture group, with statistical significances between the two groups （P^0.05）. The remarkable effective rate was 5.3% in the acupuncture group and 22.1% in the tuina group. The remarkable effective rate was higher in the tuina group than that in the acupuncture group, with a statistical significance （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Tuina manipulations plus functional training for SP can effectively alleviate pain and restore the functions of the shoulder joint, with a better effect than acupuncture plus functional training.