In the present paper,46 cases of periarthritis of shoulder were treated by needlingthe Jiansanzhen with magnetic pole needle and massage. Among them,43 cases were cured, ac-counting for 93. 48% and 46 were effective. ...In the present paper,46 cases of periarthritis of shoulder were treated by needlingthe Jiansanzhen with magnetic pole needle and massage. Among them,43 cases were cured, ac-counting for 93. 48% and 46 were effective. The total effective rate was 100%. In control groupI there were 23 cases, who received treatment of acupuncture with traditional stainless-steel fili-form needle and massage, the total effective rate was 91. 3%. Comparison of the therapeutic ef-fects between the two groups showed X^2=4. 12, P【0.05. In control group II there were 23 cas-es, who received needling Tiaokou point (ST 38)-through-Chengshan (BL 57) with the abovementioned stainless-steel filiform, one of ancient and modern experimental methods, the total ef-fecive rate was 82. 6%, which was compared with that in the treatment group, indicating X^2=8.492, P【0. 01. It is suggested that the therapeutic effect in the treatment group was superior tothat in the control group I and significantly superior to that in the control group II.展开更多
Objective:To stimulate tenderness points around knee joint in two metholds-corresponding acupoints selected from recent regions along meridians and anatomical structures,to compare the clinical efficacy of neddle knif...Objective:To stimulate tenderness points around knee joint in two metholds-corresponding acupoints selected from recent regions along meridians and anatomical structures,to compare the clinical efficacy of neddle knife of to cure early and middle stage knee osteoarthritis.Method:70 patients were randomly(Random Number Tables)divided into test group(acupoints selected from recent regions along meridians,n=35)and control group(anatomical structures,n=35),who were diagnosed as knee osteoarthritis.Observe the VAS(visual analogue scale),Lysholm,WOMAC(the Western Ontario and McMaster Unive rsities Osteoarthritis Index)and ROM(rang of motion)between two groups in first week,first month,third month after treatment.Recording the degree of improvement of knee joint’s pain,dysfunction and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rang of motion.Results:Within groups,the VAS,Lysholm,WOMAC and ROM were obviously different from pre-therapy scores in the third,sixth and twelfth week post-therapy(P<0.05).Between groups no significant difference were observed in the third week post-therapy about VAS,Lysholm,WOMAC scores(P>0.05).However,there were differences in the sixth,twelfth weeks post-therapy(P<0.05);compared with control group,the ROM of test group were difference in the third,sixth,twelfth weeks post-therapy(P<0.05).Conclusion:The clinical efficacy of stimulating corresponding acupoints tenderness points selected from recent regions along meridians to treat early and middle stage knee osteoarthritis was superior to anatomical structures,which can effectively relieve pain,dysfunction,symptoms of osteoarthritis of knee joint and rang of motion.展开更多
Objective:To objectively evaluate the clinical effect of resisting method of acupuncture at movementpainful points on treating the refractory cases of frozen shoulder during adhesion period,and to compare with that of...Objective:To objectively evaluate the clinical effect of resisting method of acupuncture at movementpainful points on treating the refractory cases of frozen shoulder during adhesion period,and to compare with that of the conventional acupuncture method.Methods:According to the random grouping principle,90 patients with frozen shoulder during adhesion period were divided into"resisting method acupuncture group,general acupuncture group,and physiotherapy group",30 patients in each.In the resisting method acupuncture group,the resisting method of needling was applied at the"movement-painful points",and during acupuncture the patient was asked to do shoulder movements.In the general acupuncture group,the conventional needling method of acupuncture was applied at the conventional three shoulder-acupoints.In the physiotherapy group,the patients were treated with shock wave at the affected shoulder.All groups were treated once a day,5 times a week,a total of 2 weeks as a course of treatment.After one course of treatment,the clinical effect of the three groups was evaluated.The shoulder pain and shoulder function scale(Constant-Murley),Rating Scale of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons(ASES),and infrared thermal imaging temperature change score were observed.Results:After treatment,the shoulder pain was relieved and movement improved in all three groups,whilst the cured and remarkably effective rate of the resisting method acupuncture group was 96.7%(29/30),better than those of the general acupuncture group 86.2%(25/29)and the physiotherapy group 73.3%(22/30),with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05);the VAS score of the resisting method acupuncture group was significantly lower than those of the other two groups(P<0.05),the ConstantMurley score and the ASES score were significantly lower than those of the other two groups(all P<0.05),and the infrared thermal imaging temperature change score was significantly improved in comparing with those of the other two groups,with a statistically significant difference(both P<0.05).Conclusion:The resisting method of needling has an obvious analgesic effect and is able to restore the joint movement function in the treatment of refractory frozen shoulder during adhesion period.展开更多
Objective： To provide an evidence-based overview regarding the efficacy of Ashi points stimulation for the treatment of shoulder pain. Methods： A comprehensive search [PubMed, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database,...Objective： To provide an evidence-based overview regarding the efficacy of Ashi points stimulation for the treatment of shoulder pain. Methods： A comprehensive search [PubMed, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure （CNKI）, Chongqing Weipu Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals （VIP） and Wanfang Database] was conducted to identify randomized or quasi-randomized controlled trials that evaluated the effectiveness of Ashi points stimulation for shoulder pain compared with conventional treatment. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. RevMan 5.0 was used for data synthesis. Results： Nine trials were included. Seven studies assessed the effectiveness of Ashi points stimulation on response rate compared with conventional acupuncture. Their results suggested significant effect in favour of Ashi points stimulation [odds ratio （OR）： 5.89, 95% confidence interval （CI）： 2.97 to 11.67, P〈0.01, heterogeneity： x 2=3.81, P=0.70, 12=0% ]. One trial compared Ashi points stimulation with drug therapy. The result showed there was a significantly greater recovery rate in group of Ashi points stimulation （OR： 9.58, 95% CI： 2.69 to 34.12）. One trial compared comprehensive treatment on the myofascial trigger points （MTrPs） with no treatment and the result was in favor of MTrPs. Conclusions： Ashi points stimulation might be superior to conventional acupuncture, drug therapy and no treatment for shoulder pain. However, due to the low methodological quality of included studies, a firm conclusion could not be reached until further studies of high quality are available.展开更多
In present clinical practice, point Tianzong (SI 11) is often used to treat pain and numbness in the scapular region and the upper limbs. The authors have tried various needling manipulations at this point and obt... In present clinical practice, point Tianzong (SI 11) is often used to treat pain and numbness in the scapular region and the upper limbs. The authors have tried various needling manipulations at this point and obtained extraordinarily good therapeutic result, as is reported in the following. ……展开更多
Futu (LI 18) is an acupoint of the Large Intestinal Meridian of Hand-Yangming. Based on the TCM theories of Zang-fu organs and meridians together with the clinical practice for many years, the author has gained ne... Futu (LI 18) is an acupoint of the Large Intestinal Meridian of Hand-Yangming. Based on the TCM theories of Zang-fu organs and meridians together with the clinical practice for many years, the author has gained new experience in clinical use of the point. This is briefly introduced as follows.……展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To observe the therapeutic effect of lumbar tender point deep tissue massage plus lumbar traction on chronic non-specific low back pain using change in pressure pain threshold,muscle hardness and pain intens...OBJECTIVE:To observe the therapeutic effect of lumbar tender point deep tissue massage plus lumbar traction on chronic non-specific low back pain using change in pressure pain threshold,muscle hardness and pain intensity as indices.METHODS:We randomly divided 64 patients into a treatment group(32 cases) and a control group(32 cases).Two drop-outs occurred in each group.Patients in the treatment group received tender point deep tissue massage plus lumbar traction and patients in the control group received lumbar traction,alone.We used a tissue hardness meter/algometer and visual analog scale(VAS) to assess the pressure pain threshold,muscle hardness and pain intensity.RESULTS:Following treatment,we obtained the following results in the treatment and control groups,respectively:the pressure pain threshold difference was 1.5±0.8 and 1.1±0.7;the muscle hardness difference was 4.2±1.6 and 3.5±1.3;and the VAS score difference was 1.9±0.9 and 1.4±0.8.Compared to the control group,the treatment group had higher pressure pain threshold(t=2.09,P<0.05),and lower muscle hardness(t=2.05,P<0.05) and pain intensity(t=2.46,P<0.05).CONCLUSION:Lumbar tender point deep tissue massage combined with lumbar traction produced better improvement in pressure pain threshold,muscle hardness and pain intensity in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain than with lumbar traction alone.展开更多
Objective： To explore the clinical efficacy of ear acupuncture plus injection at Zusanli（ST 36） in treating shoulder pain after laparoscopic gynecological surgery, and to observe its effect on cytokines.Methods： T...Objective： To explore the clinical efficacy of ear acupuncture plus injection at Zusanli（ST 36） in treating shoulder pain after laparoscopic gynecological surgery, and to observe its effect on cytokines.Methods： Two hundred patients with shoulder pain after laparoscopic gynecological surgery were randomized into two groups based on their visiting sequence, 100 cases each. The observation group was intervened by ear acupuncture plus injection at Zusanli（ST 36）, and the control group was intervened by oral administration of Ibuprofen, 10 d as a treatment course. The clinical efficacies of the two groups were compared after 2 treatment courses; the visual analogue scale（VAS）,present pain intensity（PPI） and 36-item short-form health survey（SF-36） were measured before and after the treatment;the changes of interleukin（IL）-6 and IL-10 after the treatment were also observed.Results： The VAS and PPI scores were significantly changed after the treatment in both groups（both P〈0.01）. After the treatment, the VAS score in the observation group was significantly different from that in the control group（P〈0.05）. The component scores of SF-36 were significantly changed after the treatment in both groups（P〈0.01）; after the treatment, the scores of physical functioning（PF）, bodily pain（BP）, social functioning（SF）, and mental health（MH） in the observation group were significantly different from those in the control group（all P〈0.05）. The contents of IL-6 and IL-10 dropped significantly after the intervention in both groups（both P〈0.01）, and the between-group differences were also statistically significant（both P〈0.01）. The total effective rate of the observation group was higher than that of the control group（P〈0.05）.Conclusion： Ear acupuncture plus injection at Zusanli（ST 36） can significantly improve the shoulder pain after laparoscopic gynecological surgery, down-regulate the expressions of IL-6 and IL-10, and boost the recovery.展开更多
文摘In the present paper,46 cases of periarthritis of shoulder were treated by needlingthe Jiansanzhen with magnetic pole needle and massage. Among them,43 cases were cured, ac-counting for 93. 48% and 46 were effective. The total effective rate was 100%. In control groupI there were 23 cases, who received treatment of acupuncture with traditional stainless-steel fili-form needle and massage, the total effective rate was 91. 3%. Comparison of the therapeutic ef-fects between the two groups showed X^2=4. 12, P【0.05. In control group II there were 23 cas-es, who received needling Tiaokou point (ST 38)-through-Chengshan (BL 57) with the abovementioned stainless-steel filiform, one of ancient and modern experimental methods, the total ef-fecive rate was 82. 6%, which was compared with that in the treatment group, indicating X^2=8.492, P【0. 01. It is suggested that the therapeutic effect in the treatment group was superior tothat in the control group I and significantly superior to that in the control group II.
基金Key Program of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(No.2020-JYBZDGG-142-5)。
文摘Objective:To stimulate tenderness points around knee joint in two metholds-corresponding acupoints selected from recent regions along meridians and anatomical structures,to compare the clinical efficacy of neddle knife of to cure early and middle stage knee osteoarthritis.Method:70 patients were randomly(Random Number Tables)divided into test group(acupoints selected from recent regions along meridians,n=35)and control group(anatomical structures,n=35),who were diagnosed as knee osteoarthritis.Observe the VAS(visual analogue scale),Lysholm,WOMAC(the Western Ontario and McMaster Unive rsities Osteoarthritis Index)and ROM(rang of motion)between two groups in first week,first month,third month after treatment.Recording the degree of improvement of knee joint’s pain,dysfunction and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rang of motion.Results:Within groups,the VAS,Lysholm,WOMAC and ROM were obviously different from pre-therapy scores in the third,sixth and twelfth week post-therapy(P<0.05).Between groups no significant difference were observed in the third week post-therapy about VAS,Lysholm,WOMAC scores(P>0.05).However,there were differences in the sixth,twelfth weeks post-therapy(P<0.05);compared with control group,the ROM of test group were difference in the third,sixth,twelfth weeks post-therapy(P<0.05).Conclusion:The clinical efficacy of stimulating corresponding acupoints tenderness points selected from recent regions along meridians to treat early and middle stage knee osteoarthritis was superior to anatomical structures,which can effectively relieve pain,dysfunction,symptoms of osteoarthritis of knee joint and rang of motion.
基金Doctoral Scientific Research Start-up Funding Project of Fujian Health College:2016-1-1。
文摘Objective:To objectively evaluate the clinical effect of resisting method of acupuncture at movementpainful points on treating the refractory cases of frozen shoulder during adhesion period,and to compare with that of the conventional acupuncture method.Methods:According to the random grouping principle,90 patients with frozen shoulder during adhesion period were divided into"resisting method acupuncture group,general acupuncture group,and physiotherapy group",30 patients in each.In the resisting method acupuncture group,the resisting method of needling was applied at the"movement-painful points",and during acupuncture the patient was asked to do shoulder movements.In the general acupuncture group,the conventional needling method of acupuncture was applied at the conventional three shoulder-acupoints.In the physiotherapy group,the patients were treated with shock wave at the affected shoulder.All groups were treated once a day,5 times a week,a total of 2 weeks as a course of treatment.After one course of treatment,the clinical effect of the three groups was evaluated.The shoulder pain and shoulder function scale(Constant-Murley),Rating Scale of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons(ASES),and infrared thermal imaging temperature change score were observed.Results:After treatment,the shoulder pain was relieved and movement improved in all three groups,whilst the cured and remarkably effective rate of the resisting method acupuncture group was 96.7%(29/30),better than those of the general acupuncture group 86.2%(25/29)and the physiotherapy group 73.3%(22/30),with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05);the VAS score of the resisting method acupuncture group was significantly lower than those of the other two groups(P<0.05),the ConstantMurley score and the ASES score were significantly lower than those of the other two groups(all P<0.05),and the infrared thermal imaging temperature change score was significantly improved in comparing with those of the other two groups,with a statistically significant difference(both P<0.05).Conclusion:The resisting method of needling has an obvious analgesic effect and is able to restore the joint movement function in the treatment of refractory frozen shoulder during adhesion period.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81303028)
文摘Objective： To provide an evidence-based overview regarding the efficacy of Ashi points stimulation for the treatment of shoulder pain. Methods： A comprehensive search [PubMed, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure （CNKI）, Chongqing Weipu Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals （VIP） and Wanfang Database] was conducted to identify randomized or quasi-randomized controlled trials that evaluated the effectiveness of Ashi points stimulation for shoulder pain compared with conventional treatment. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. RevMan 5.0 was used for data synthesis. Results： Nine trials were included. Seven studies assessed the effectiveness of Ashi points stimulation on response rate compared with conventional acupuncture. Their results suggested significant effect in favour of Ashi points stimulation [odds ratio （OR）： 5.89, 95% confidence interval （CI）： 2.97 to 11.67, P〈0.01, heterogeneity： x 2=3.81, P=0.70, 12=0% ]. One trial compared Ashi points stimulation with drug therapy. The result showed there was a significantly greater recovery rate in group of Ashi points stimulation （OR： 9.58, 95% CI： 2.69 to 34.12）. One trial compared comprehensive treatment on the myofascial trigger points （MTrPs） with no treatment and the result was in favor of MTrPs. Conclusions： Ashi points stimulation might be superior to conventional acupuncture, drug therapy and no treatment for shoulder pain. However, due to the low methodological quality of included studies, a firm conclusion could not be reached until further studies of high quality are available.
文摘 In present clinical practice, point Tianzong (SI 11) is often used to treat pain and numbness in the scapular region and the upper limbs. The authors have tried various needling manipulations at this point and obtained extraordinarily good therapeutic result, as is reported in the following. ……
文摘 Futu (LI 18) is an acupoint of the Large Intestinal Meridian of Hand-Yangming. Based on the TCM theories of Zang-fu organs and meridians together with the clinical practice for many years, the author has gained new experience in clinical use of the point. This is briefly introduced as follows.……
基金Supported by the Olympic Games scientific research project of the General Administration of Sport of China No.2011A020the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61172007/F010810)
文摘OBJECTIVE:To observe the therapeutic effect of lumbar tender point deep tissue massage plus lumbar traction on chronic non-specific low back pain using change in pressure pain threshold,muscle hardness and pain intensity as indices.METHODS:We randomly divided 64 patients into a treatment group(32 cases) and a control group(32 cases).Two drop-outs occurred in each group.Patients in the treatment group received tender point deep tissue massage plus lumbar traction and patients in the control group received lumbar traction,alone.We used a tissue hardness meter/algometer and visual analog scale(VAS) to assess the pressure pain threshold,muscle hardness and pain intensity.RESULTS:Following treatment,we obtained the following results in the treatment and control groups,respectively:the pressure pain threshold difference was 1.5±0.8 and 1.1±0.7;the muscle hardness difference was 4.2±1.6 and 3.5±1.3;and the VAS score difference was 1.9±0.9 and 1.4±0.8.Compared to the control group,the treatment group had higher pressure pain threshold(t=2.09,P<0.05),and lower muscle hardness(t=2.05,P<0.05) and pain intensity(t=2.46,P<0.05).CONCLUSION:Lumbar tender point deep tissue massage combined with lumbar traction produced better improvement in pressure pain threshold,muscle hardness and pain intensity in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain than with lumbar traction alone.
基金supported by Project of Science and Technology Innovation Committee of Shenzhen Municipality,No.JCY201404143700889~~
文摘Objective： To explore the clinical efficacy of ear acupuncture plus injection at Zusanli（ST 36） in treating shoulder pain after laparoscopic gynecological surgery, and to observe its effect on cytokines.Methods： Two hundred patients with shoulder pain after laparoscopic gynecological surgery were randomized into two groups based on their visiting sequence, 100 cases each. The observation group was intervened by ear acupuncture plus injection at Zusanli（ST 36）, and the control group was intervened by oral administration of Ibuprofen, 10 d as a treatment course. The clinical efficacies of the two groups were compared after 2 treatment courses; the visual analogue scale（VAS）,present pain intensity（PPI） and 36-item short-form health survey（SF-36） were measured before and after the treatment;the changes of interleukin（IL）-6 and IL-10 after the treatment were also observed.Results： The VAS and PPI scores were significantly changed after the treatment in both groups（both P〈0.01）. After the treatment, the VAS score in the observation group was significantly different from that in the control group（P〈0.05）. The component scores of SF-36 were significantly changed after the treatment in both groups（P〈0.01）; after the treatment, the scores of physical functioning（PF）, bodily pain（BP）, social functioning（SF）, and mental health（MH） in the observation group were significantly different from those in the control group（all P〈0.05）. The contents of IL-6 and IL-10 dropped significantly after the intervention in both groups（both P〈0.01）, and the between-group differences were also statistically significant（both P〈0.01）. The total effective rate of the observation group was higher than that of the control group（P〈0.05）.Conclusion： Ear acupuncture plus injection at Zusanli（ST 36） can significantly improve the shoulder pain after laparoscopic gynecological surgery, down-regulate the expressions of IL-6 and IL-10, and boost the recovery.
