Effect of pediatric tuina on hypothalamic metabolites in young rabbits using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry

Objective: To investigate the changes in the hypothalamic metabolites of lipopolysaccharide(LPS) febrile young rabbits after the treatment with pediatric tuina.Methods: A total of 30 young rabbits were randomly assigned into three groups: the normal group, the model group, and the tuina group. Both the model group and the tuina group were injected intravenously with LPS. “Six antipyretic manipulations”(pushing Tianmen, pushing Kangong, kneading Taiyang,kneading Erhougaogu, clearing Tianheshui, and pushing Jizhu) were administered 1 h after the LPS injection in the tuina group. The rectal temperatures of the young rabbits were monitored during the experiment to explore the antipyretic effect. Three hours after the injection, the content of interleukin-1β(IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-a, and prostaglandin E;(PGE;) in the serum was detected. In addition, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(LC-MS) was used for the hypothalamus metabolomics.Results: Compared with the model group, the rectal temperature of the tuina group was decreased at 2 h and 3 h after the LPS injection(P =.04, P =.03, respectively), and the content of IL-1β, TNF-a, and PGE2was decreased(P =.03, P =.003, and P =.008, respectively). The metabolomics results showed that there were 23 potential biomarkers after the tuina intervention, enriching 27 pathways. Lipid metabolites,especially glycerophospholipids, were a majority of the altered metabolites. The primary metabolic pathways affected by tuina included the arachidonic acid metabolism, the GABAergic synapse, D-glutamine and D-glutamate metabolism, and the glutamatergic synapse.Conclusion: Pediatric tuina reduced the temperature of the febrile rabbits and downregulated the expression of IL-1β, TNF-a, and PGE2, and the antipyretic mechanism may be related to changes in metabolites and metabolic pathways in the hypothalamus.

Clinical study on the treatment of functional constipation in infants and younger children with pediatric Tuina based on Baliao points

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage),basically Yi Zhi Chan pushing at Baliao points in the treatment of functional constipation in infants and children aged 1-3 years old.Methods:Seventy kids were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group,with 35 cases in each group.The control group was treated with conventional Tuina manipulation,while the observation group was treated with Tuina manipulation based on Yi Zhi Chan pushing at Baliao points.Both groups were treated once every other day,with 10 times as 1 course of treatment.The score on the self-developed constipation rating scale and clinical efficacy were compared after 1 course of treatment.Results:The total effective rate was 90.6%in the observation group and 76.7%in the control group,and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).The degree of defecation difficulty in the children in the observation group was milder than that in the control group(P<0.01).Conclusion:Tuina manipulation based on Yi Zhi Chan pushing at Baliao points can significantly improve the degree of defecation difficulty in children,and the total effective rate is better than that of conventional Tuina manipulation.

Effect of pediatric Tuina on children's recurrent acute respiratory tract infections: a retrospective cohort study in Southern China

OBJECTIVE: To determine the effectiveness of pediatric Tuina(PT) in preventing recurrent acute respiratory tract infections(ARTIs) in children. METHODS: This is a retrospective cohort study based on the electronic medical records of children with recurrent ARTIs in 2016. Children were divided into a PT group or a non-PT group, according to whether they had received PT or not in 2016. The primary outcome was the number of ARTI episodes in 2017 and 2018. The secondary outcomes were the number of ARTIs leading to outpatient department visits and outpatient antibiotic prescriptions due to ARTIs in the same time period. Negative binomial regressions were used to detect the association between PT and the outcomes. RESULTS: A total of 2303 children were included in the analysis, including 94 in the PT group and 2209 in the non-PT group. Children who received PT six or more times in 2016 had fewer episodes of ARTIs in 2017 [incidence rate ratio(IRR): 0.59, 95% confidence interval(CI)(0.42-0.84)] and 2018 [IRR: 0.58, 95% CI(0.36-0.94)] and fewer outpatient department visits due to ARTIs in 2017 [IRR: 0.56, 95% CI(0.38-0.83)] than children who had not received PT in 2016. There was no significant difference in the number of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: Receiving PT six or more times within one year is associated with a decrease in recurrent ARTIs in children in the following two years. Randomized controlled trials are needed for effect evaluation prior to establishing PT as a method for preventing recurrent ARTIs among children.

Quick-impact Tuina for 38 cases of pediatric muscular torticollis

Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of quick-impact Tuina method on treatment of pediatric muscular torticollis.Methods Pushing,kneading,and grasping manipulations combined with traction and flicking method were applied at sternocleidomastoid on the affected side for 38 cases of pediatric muscular torticollis.The treatment was given 1 time a day,10 times as a course.The therapeutic effect was evaluated after 3 courses of treatment.Results Thirty-four cases was evaluated as full recovery,3 cases as remarkable effectiveness,1 case as effectiveness,0 case as ineffectiveness,the total effective rate was 100.0%.Conclusion The combined method treating pediatric muscular torticollis regulated tendons and relieved blood stasis,improved muscular spasm,and dispersed mass,so as to enhance and restore the regular neck function with significant therapeutic effect.

Efficacy observation on pediatric tuina plus Chinese medicine for exogenous fever in children

Objective: To observe the clinical effects of pediatric tuina plus Chinese medicine for exogenous fever in children. Methods: A total of 150 children withexogenous fever were randomly divided based on the random digital table into a control group (75 cases) and a treatment group (75 cases). The control group was treated with oral Xiao'er Chaigui Tuire Keli (<1 year old, 0.5 bag/time;1-3 years old, 1 bag/time;4-6 years old, 1.5 bags/time), 4 times/day. The treatment group was treated with pediatric tuina plus the intervention of the control group. The amount and usage of Chinese medicine were the same as those of the control group;tuina was conducted 1 time/day. The clinical effects and adverse reactions were observed after 3 d of treatment in both groups. The recurrence was observed within 7 d after the end of treatment. Results: The total effective rate was 92.0% in the treatment group and 81.3% in the control group. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (P<0.05). There were no obvious adverse reactions in the two groups after treatment. The recurrence rate was 1.5% in the treatment group and 13.1% in the control group. The difference in the recurrence rate between the two groups was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: Pediatric tuina plus Chinese medicine is effective in treating children with exogenous fever.

Clinical observation of Liu's infantile tuina therapy for allergic rhinitis

Objective： To discuss the clinical efficacy of Liu＇s infantile tuina therapy in treating kid＇s allergic rhinitis （AR）. Methods： Sixty eligible AR kids were randomized into a tuina group and a Western medication group by their visiting sequence, 30 cases in each group. The tuina group was intervened by Liu＇s infantile tuina therapy, once daily, 5 times as a treatment course, with a 2-day interval after a course; the control group was by orally taking Loratadine. The therapeutic efficacies were compared and analyzed after treatment for 4 successive weeks. Results： After treatment, the symptoms such as itchy nose, sneezing, runny nose, and stuffy nose were significantly improved in both groups （P〈0.05）, and the improvements in the tuina group were more remarkable than those in the Western medication group （P〈0.05）. The total effective rate was 90.0% in the tuina group versus 73.3% in the Western medication group, and the difference was statistically significant （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Liu＇s infantile tuina therapy can produce a better therapeutic efficacy in treating AR kids compared to oral administration of Loratadine.

Clinical experience of Xiangxi Liu's infantile tuina for exogenous fever in children

Xiangxi (the western part of Hunan province) Liu's infantile tuina,as one main school of current infantile tuina in China,highlights the compatibility of the specific points of Wujing in children,the idea of treatment by syndrome differentiation,and produces unique efficacy in the treatment of common diseases in children.Exogenous fever in children can be treated with this method with excellent efficacy.Based on the clinical experience and effective cases treated by this tuina school,the authors elaborated the clinical thought and experience from the perspective view of tuina,for the promotion of Xiangxi Liu's infantile tuina in clinic.

Manipulation parameter optimization in Liu's back tuina therapy for kids'cough variant asthma in remission stage

Objective:To determine the optimal manipulation parameters in Liu's back tuina therapy for remission-stage cough variant asthma(CVA)in kids.Methods:A 5-factor 3-level L18(37)orthogonal design was adopted.The experimental factors and levels were selected:A,the number of times of Rou-kneading Feishu(BL 13);B,the frequency of Rou-kneading Feishu(BL 13);C,the number of times of Tui-pushing in a'介'-like pattern;D,the frequency of Tui-pushing in a'介'-like pattern;E,the intensity of red color after Ca-scrubbing Feishu(BL 13)with salt.A1,A2 and A3 stood for 10 times,20 times and 30 times,respectively;B1,B2 and B3 stood for 200 times/min,240 times/min and 280 times/min,respectively;C1,C2 and C3 stood for 50 times,75 times and 100 times,respectively;D1,D2 and D3 stood for 150 times/min,175 times/min and 200 times/min,respectively;E1,E2 and E3 stood for pinkish,bright red and dark red,respectively.A total of 108 kids with CVA in remission stage were divided into 18 groups using the random number table method,with 6 cases in each group.Changes in the cough score and fractional exhaled nitric oxide(FENO)level were observed after 15-day treatment.Results:The cough score and FENO level changed significantly in every group after treatment(all P<0.01).By the effect in improving cough score,the factors were listed as D,B,A,C and E in descending order;the most optimal manipulation parameter combination was group 17(A3B2C1D3E1);the second optimal parameter combinations were group 7(A3B1C2D1E3),group 13(A2B1C2D3E1)and group 14(A2B2C3D1E2).Regarding the effect in down-regulating the level of FENO,the factors were listed as C,A,E,B and D in descending order;the most optimal manipulation parameter combination was group 13(A2B1C2D3E1);the second optimal parameter combinations were group 18(A3B3C2D1E2),group 16(A3B1C3D2E3)and group 14(A2B2C3D1E2).Conclusion:Two most effective manipulation parameter combinations were selected out of 18 different parameter combinations in Liu's back tuina therapy for remission-stage CVA in kids.Doctors can choose an appropriate manipulation based on the symptom features of the disease.

Therapeutic effect observation of Shanghai-style tuina method for infantile diarrhea

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of Shanghai-style tuina method based on syndrome differentiation in treating infantile diarrhea. Methods： Sixty patients were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 30 cases in each group. The patients in the observation group were treated by Shanghai-style tuina method based on syndrome differentiation, while the patients in the control group were treated by conventional Shanghai-style tuina method, once per day, continuous 5 d for a treatment course. The efficacy was evaluated according to the score of the quantization table for symptoms differentiation in infantile diarrhea after one course. Results： During the treatment, two cases in the control group dropped out. After treatment, the scores were significantly decreased in both groups and the intra-group differences were statistically significant （both P〈0.01）, indicating the two treatment methods were effective with infantile diarrhea. In the efficacies of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） syndrome, the cured and markedly effective rate in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group （P〈0.05）, suggesting that Shanghai-style tuina method based on syndrome differentiation was more effective than conventional Shanghai-style tuina method. Conclusion： Conventional Shanghai-style tuina method is characterized by fixed acupoints, remembering easily and operating conveniently. It has a significant effect in treating children with diarrhea, and is worthy of clinical promotion and popularization. However, Shanghai-style tuina method based on syndromes differentiation requires the solid theoretical foundation and rich clinical experience of TCM. And because Shanghai-style tuina method based on syndromes differentiation is applied under the guidance of syndrome differentiation and TCM theory, it can improve the clinical efficacy.

Clinical observation of treatment of infantile diarrhea due to spleen deficiency using five-step pediatric tuina of Huxiang school

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of treating infantile diarrhea due to spleen deficiency with five-step pediatric tuina of Huxiang school.Methods:Using a randomized controlled trial design,sixty eligible kids with diarrhea due to spleen deficiency were randomized into an observation group and a control group,with 30 cases in each group.The observation group was intervened by the five-step pediatric tuina method of Huxiang school,and the control group received conventional tuina treatment.The intervention was conducted once a day,consecutive 5-day treatment as 1 course,at a 2-day interval between courses,successively for a total of 4 courses.Changes in the primary and secondary symptoms of diarrhea due to spleen deficiency were observed,and the clinical efficacy was evaluated.Results:After treatment,the scores of primary and secondary symptoms and the general score of diarrhea due to spleen deficiency were improved;the improvements in fecal form and frequency,decreased appetite,bloating after meals and fatigue and sluggishness were more significant in the observation group than in the control group.Conclusion:The five-step pediatric tuina method of Huxiang school and conventional tuina both can improve the primary and secondary symptoms in infantile diarrhea due to spleen deficiency,while the former one can produce more significant efficacy.

Comparison of curative effect of different media in pediatric tuina for infantile muscular torticollis

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of different media in pediatric tuina treatment for children with muscular torticollis.Methods:A total of 80 children with muscular torticollis were randomized into an observation group and a control group,40 cases in each group.Both groups received conventional pediatric tuina therapy.The observation group was treated with Bai Mai ointment as the massage medium,while the common lubrication oil was used as medium in the control group.Both groups were treated five times a week,20 min for each time,20 times constituted a course of treatment.The traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome scores were evaluated before and after treatment,and the curative effect was observed after 3 courses and 6 courses of treatment respectively.Results:The TCM syndrome scores improved in both groups after treatment,and the intra-group differences were statistically significant(both P〈0.01).The score of the observation group was statistically different from that in the control group(P〈0.05).In the observation group,the total effective rates after 3 courses and 6 courses of treatment were 95.0%and 100.0%,respectively,versus 87.5%and 95.0%in the control group.The total effective rates of the two groups were statistically different(both P〈0.05).Conclusion:Bai Mai ointment has a better curative effect than the common lubricating oil as a massage medium in the treatment of children with muscular torticollis.

Clinical observation of pediatric Tuina plus oral Chinese medication for pediatric anorexia due to spleen failing in transportation

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of pediatric Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage)plus oral administration of Chinese medication for pediatric anorexia due to spleen failing in transportation.Methods A total of 94 children with anorexia due to spleen failing in transportation were randomized into an observation group and a control group by the random number table method at a ratio of 1:1,with 47 cases in each group.The control group was treated with modified Bu Huan Jin Zheng Qi San,and the observation group was treated with additional Tuina manipulation of Yun Shui Ru Tu based on the treatment in the control group.After 4 weeks of treatment,the clinical efficacy of the two groups was observed,and the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)symptom score,serum leptin,neuropeptide Y,and serum zinc and calcium levels were compared.Results After 4 weeks of treatment,the total effective rate of the observation group was 87.2%,and that of the control group was 74.5%.The difference between the two groups was statistically significant( P<0.05).After treatment,the TCM symptom scores in both groups decreased significantly(P<0.05),and the scores in the observation group were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the serum leptin level in both groups decreased,and the level in the observation group was lower than that in the control group(P<0.05).The serum neuropeptide Y,zinc,and calcium levels in both groups increased after treatment,and the levels in the observation group were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Tuina manipulation of Yun Shui Ru Tu plus oral administration of Chinese medication is significantly effective in treating pediatric anorexia due to spleen failing in transportation,which can improve the appetite of children and improve the symptoms of anorexia,and the curative effect is better than that of oral administration of Chinese medication alone.

Clinical study on Tuina plus Shen Ling Bai Zhu San in treating children with diarrhea due to spleen deficiency

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage)plus Shen Ling Bai Zhu San for pediatric diarrhea due to spleen deficiency.Methods:A total of 105 children with diarrhea due to spleen deficiency were selected and randomized into two groups by the random number table method.Fifty-two cases in the control group were treated with oral Shen Ling Bai Zhu San,and 53 cases in the observation group were treated with additional Tuina treatment.The clinical efficacy was evaluated after treatment,and the changes of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)symptom scores were observed.Results:During the trial,there were three dropouts in the observation group,and two in the control group.After the treatment,the total effective rate was 100.0%in the observation group,and 90.0%in the control group.The difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).The scores of primary and secondary symptoms,and the total scores of TCM symptoms in both groups were significantly lower than those before treatment(P<0.05).And the scores of primary and secondary symptoms,and the total score of TCM symptoms in the observation group after treatment were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).There were no obvious adverse reactions in either group during the treatment.Conclusion:Tuina plus Shen Ling Bai Zhu San has a better therapeutic effect in treating pediatric diarrhea due to spleen deficiency than Shen Ling Bai Zhu San alone.

Treatment of 17 cases of anisometropic amblyopia in children with tuina at“Simingxue”combined with pressing therapy at auricular points

The article introduced the application of Tuina at"Simingxue"(four points named after"ming")and pressing therapy at auricular points in treatment of 17 cases of anisometropic amblyopia in children.The methods:pressing and kneading with the thumb at Jingming(睛明BL1),Shangming(上明Extra),Yiming(翳明EX-HN14)and Guangming(光明GB37).Pressing with the finger digital at Yintang(印堂EX-HN3),Cuanzhu(攒竹BL2),Yuyao(鱼腰EX-HN4),Taiyang(太阳EX-HN5),Yingbai(阳白GB14),Sizhukong(丝竹空TE23),Tongziliao(瞳子髎GB1),Qiuhou(球后EX-HN7)and Chengqi(承泣ST1).Scraping the upper and lower orbits,nipping the eyebrows,pushing the orbits,pushing baoping and warming the eyes.Pressing Quchi(曲池LI11),Hegu(合谷LI4),GB37,Zusanli(足三里ST36),Xuehai(血海SP10)and Sanyinjiao(三阴交SP6).Rolling on the bilateral distributions of bladder meridian on the back.Pressing and kneading at Touwei(头维ST8),Qucha(曲差BL4),Baihui(百会GV20),Sishencong(四神聪EX-HN1),Fengchi(风池GB20)and Dazhui(大椎GV14).Grasping five meridians,scattering bilateral temporal regions,grasping and kneading the neck and nape region and holding Jianjing(肩井GB21).Auricular pressing therapy was exerted at Yan(眼eye,LO5),Gan(肝liver,CO12),Shen(肾kidney,CO10),Pi(脾spleen,CO13),Wei(胃stomach,CO4),Pizhixia(皮质下subcortex,AT4),Pingjianqian(屏间前anterior intertragic notch,TG21)and Pingjianhou屏间后(posterior intertragic notch,AT11).The treatment was given 3 times a week,6 treatments made one course and 4 courses of treatment were required.Of 17 patients,2 cases were cured,13 cases cured basically,1 case improved and 1 case failed.The total effective rate was 88.2%.

Summary of Professor Jin Yi-cheng's academic thoughts on pediatric tuina therapy

To introduce Prof. Jin Yi-cheng’s academic thoughts on pediatric tuina therapy, in order to promote the extensive application of the relevant tuina techniques and the inheritance of famous doctor’s experience, and enhance the clinical effects of tuina in treatment of children’s diseases.

Clinical observation on moxibustion therapy plus tuina in treating children with recurrent respiratory tract infections due to qi deficiency of spleen and lung

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of moxibustion therapy plus Liu's pediatric massage(tuina)for children with recurrent respiratory tract infections due to qi deficiency of spleen and lung.Methods:A total of 60 children who met the inclusion criteria were divided into an observation group and a control group according to the visiting sequence,with 30 cases in each group.Children in the observation group were treated with moxibustion therapy plus Liu's pediatric massage,and those in the control group were treated with Liu's pediatric massage alone.The incidence of respiratory tract infections and traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)symptoms score were observed and recorded in both groups before and after treatment.And the clinical efficacy was compared between the two groups・Results:The total effective rate of the observation group was 93.3%,and that of the control group was 83.3%.The differenee between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).After treatment,the TCM symptoms score and total times of infections in both groups were all statistically different from those before treatment(all P<0.05).The differences in TCM symptoms score and infection frequency before and after treatment in the observation group were statistically different from those in the control group(both P<0.05).Conclusion:Moxibustion therapy plus Liu's pediatric massage has a better effect in improving the clinical symptoms and reducing the frequency of respiratory tract infections for children with recurrent respiratory tract infections due to qi deficiency of spleen and lung than the pediatric massage alone.

Therapeutic observation on lung-clearing and spleen-strengthening tuina in children with exogenous cough

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of lung-clearing and spleen-strengthening tuina on exogenous cough in children.Methods:A total of 77 children with exogenous cough that met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group according to the random number table,with 39 cases in the treatment group and 38 cases in the control group.The routine lung-clearing manipulation was used in the two groups,while the spleen-strengthening manipulation was added in the treatment group.Both groups were treated once a day,5 times as a course of treatment.After one course of treatment,the symptom score and clinical efficacy were observed.Results:There were one dropout in the treatment group and 2 dropouts in the control group.Therefore,a total of 74 cases were finally included in the analysis,with 38 cases in the treatment group and 36 cases in the control group.After treatment,there was a statistically significant difference in cough score between the two groups(P<0.05).There was a statistically significant difference in the score of poor appetite between the two groups(P<0.05).After treatment,the total effective rate was 89.5%in the treatment group versus 75.0%in the control group,showing a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).Conclusion:The therapeutic efficacy of lung-clearing spleen-strengthening manipulation is better than that of lung-clearing tuina manipulation alone for children with exogenous cough;regulating spleen and stomach can improve the curative efficacy of exogenous cough in children.

Therapeutic efficacy observation of Tuina manipulation for pediatric adenoid hypertrophy

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage)manipulation for pediatric adenoid hypertrophy(AH).Methods A total of 60 children with AH were randomized into an observation group and a medication group,with 30 cases in each group.The observation group was treated with pediatric Tuina treatment,and the medication group was treated with 0.05%mometasone furoate nasal spray.The changes of main clinical symptom score,quality of life(QOL)score and X-ray nasopharynx lateral film were observed,and the clinical efficacy was evaluated.Results The total effective rate of the observation group was 90.0%,and that of the medication group was 66.7%.The difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).After treatment,the A/N value[ratio of adenoid thickness(A)and nasopharyngeal cavity width(N)]of posterior nasopharyngeal lateral film did not show significant change in either group(P>0.05).After treatment,the clinical symptom scores in both groups decreased,and the intra-group differences were statistically significant(P<0.001),but there was no statistical difference between the two groups(P>0.05).After treatment,the QOL scores of children in both groups decreased,and the intra-group differences were statistically significant(P<0.001),and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.001).Conclusion Tuina manipulation is effective in treating pediatric AH,and produces a better effect in improving traditional Chinese medicine symptoms and QOL than 0.05%mometasone furoate nasal spray.

Clinical observation of Tiao Shen Tong Du Tuina in promoting neuropsychological development of premature infants

Objective To observe the impact of Tiao Shen Tong Du(regulating the mind and unblocking the Governor Vessel)Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage)on neuropsychological development of premature infants,discover effective early-stage intervention techniques,and improve the prognosis of premature infants.Methods A total of 115 eligible premature infants were recruited and divided into a control group of 59 cases and an observation group of 56 cases based on different interventions.The control group received three-month physical therapy(PT)and conventional early-stage intervention,and the observation group received additional Tiao Shen Tong Du Tuina treatment.Before and after treatment and at the one-year follow-up,the Gesell developmental schedule was adopted to evaluate neuropsychological development.Results After treatment,the gross motor development quotient(DQ)was higher in the observation group than in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05);there were no significant differences in the other four domains between the two groups(P>0.05).At the one-year follow-up,the observation group showed more notable improvements in all five domains’DQs than the control group,and the between-group differences were statistically significant(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusion Based on conventional intervention,Tiao Shen Tong Du Tuina can significantly improve the gross motor function of premature infants in the short term,alongside valid long-term efficacy for gross motor function,fine motor function,adaptive behaviors,language,and personal-social behaviors.

Observation on efficacy of thumbtack needle combined with pediatric Tuina for constipation in children caused by liver depression and Qi stagnation

Objective To observe the clinical effect of thumbtack needles combined with pediatric Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage)for constipation in children caused by liver depression and Qi stagnation.Methods A total of 60 children with constipation caused by liver depression and Qi stagnation were randomly divided into a combined group and a Tuina group,with 30 cases in each group.The cases in the Tuina group were treated with pediatric Tuina,while those in the combined group were treated with additional thumbtack needle therapy.We observed the clinical efficacy and the change in the number of spontaneous bowel movements per week before and after treatment.Results After treatment,the cure rate and the total effective rate in the combined group were higher than in the Tuina group,showing statistical significance(P<0.05).Compared with the same group before treatment,the number of spontaneous bowel movements per week in both groups increased after treatment(P<0.05).With the progression of treatment,the number of spontaneous bowel movements per week increased in both groups,and the number in the combined group was more than that in the Tuina group,showing statistical significance(P<0.01).Conclusion Thumbtack needles combined with pediatric Tuina is more effective than pediatric Tuina alone in the treatment of constipation in children caused by liver depression and Qi stagnation.