Therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture combined with neuromuscular joint facilitation in treatment of hemiplegic shoulder pain

BACKGROUND Stroke is a type of cerebrovascular disease with high prevalence,mortality,and onset of disability.As a neurodevelopmental therapy,neuromuscular joint facilitation(NJF)is widely used in the treatment of orthopedic and neurological disorders in the clinical practice.It is mainly used for central nervous system diseases or orthopedic diseases,movement disorders,and pain rehabilitation.According to related studies,NJF can also be used as a rehabilitation treatment in patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain(HSP).AIM To investigate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture combined with NJF in patients with HSP.METHODS Forty patients with HSP were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group.The treatment group was treated with acupuncture combined with NJF and the control group was treated with acupuncture alone.All patients were assessed by using the visual analogue scale(VAS),Fugl-Meyer assessment(FMA),Barthel index(BI),and passive range of motion(PROM)before and after the training.All the clinical data were analyzed using SPSS 20.0 statistical software.RESULTS There was no statistical difference in the general characteristics between the two groups.In the terms of duration of treatment,age,and pre-treatment indicators,the two groups were comparable(P>0.05).After the treatment,VAS,PROM,BI,and FMA scores were significantly improved in the two groups of patients(P<0.05).The VAS,PROM and FMA scores were significantly higher in the treatment group than in the control group(P<0.05).However,there was no significant difference in BI scores between the two groups(P>0.05).CONCLUSION Both acupuncture alone and acupuncture combined with NJF in the treatment of HSP are effective,and can improve the clinical symptoms of patients.Acupuncture combined with NJF can improve the upper limb motor function,relieve pain,and increase joint mobility in patients with HSP.The combination therapy is better than acupuncture alone.However,there is no significant difference in improving the score of patients’self-care ability.

Quantification of the Pain and Physical Burden Experienced during Positioning for Craniocaudal Imaging in Mammography, Evaluated by Measurement of Muscle Activity

Mammography is carried out in a special position, i.e. “an image is taken while the breast is compressed, stretched and kept in a fixed position”. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate quantitatively and qualitatively the physical and psychological burden due to positioning and breast compression during mammography. Muscle activity of each part of the body during positioning for the standard imaging method, to obtain craniocaudal (CC) view images, was measured in 15 adult females using surface EMG. The associated pain was analyzed using visual analogue scale (VAS) scores. During positioning for the CC view, muscle activity was highest in the biceps (24.44 iEMG/s) followed by the trapezius (17.78 iEMG/s) on the imaging side. Muscle activity of the biceps and the sternocleidomastoid on the imaging side showed significant differences compared with pre-imaging activity (biceps P < 0.031, sternocleidomastoid P < 0.005). The pain during mammography was rated as moderate to severe pain (VAS = 3.3 - 6.7) for CC views. As a result, the activities of not only the muscles directly involved in mammography positioning but also those indirectly involved were high as compared with the normal state. Measurement of muscle activity during mammography is expected to be used effectively, such as in the care to reduce pain for the subjects.

The Effect of Humorous Stimuli on Alleviating Pain during Mammography: A Preliminary Study

Mammography is widely performed as a standardized procedure for breast cancer screening;however, women often feel some degree of pain during this procedure. Currently, there are limited options available for alleviating pain related to mammography. A non-medicinal approach to the alleviation of pain involves the effects of laughter on physical and psychological wellbeing. We therefore examined the possibility that humorous stimuli would alleviate the physical burden on women undergoing mammography. We assessed 29 women, 15 women received only conventional mammography (neutral group), while 14 women (humor group) watched a funny video during the same examination. The intensity of pain experienced during mammography was assessed by visual analogue scale (VAS) and the VAS results showed a statistically significant difference (P = 0.007) between the two groups, with the humor group experiencing less pain. In an additional experiment, 14 women in the humor group also underwent conventional mammography without exposure to the funny video and pain was assessed by VAS. We found that the pain experienced during conventional mammography without the funny video was significantly greater than the pain experienced during the same mammography but with the funny video (P = 0.047). These findings suggested the possibility of alleviating pain during mammography by humorous stimuli.

Efficacy of gabapentin for low back pain at a tertiary hospital: A prospective observational study

Objective:To assess the efficacy of gabapentin in the treatment of low back pain patients.Methods:This prospective observational study was conducted over 6 months to assess the efficacy of gabapentin in patients suffering from low back pain.Past medical history,pain severity by Visual Analogue scale(VAS)and sleep quality by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PQSI)were collected.VAS scores and PQSI scores before and after gabapentin treatment were compared,and gabapentin satisfaction post treatment were recorded.Results:This study included 100 low back pain patients with 65 males and 35 females,and the mean age was(39.0±10.5)years.The commonest presentation was non-radiating low back pain(40%).The mean VAS score and the mean PQSI score in the study before treatment were 7.70±1.91 and 10.95±5.02,respectively.After treatment with gabapentin,the mean VAS score and the mean PQSI score decreased to 2.75±1.79 and 4.90±2.20,respectively,and the differences before and after the treatment were significantly different(both P=0.001).Overall,62%of the patients were extremely satisfied with gabapentin because they reported no adverse drug reaction.Besides,31%of the patients were satisfied and 7%were strongly dissatisfied with the therapy.Conclusion:Gabapentin can improve sleep quality and reduce lower back pain as measured by the VAS and PQSI.The efficacy of this drug is relatively good,but further improvement is required.

Effects of Chiropractic and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treating Patients with Acute Postpartum Pubis Symphysis Pelvic Girdle Pain

[Objectives]To analyze and study the effects of chiropractic and traditional Chinese medicine on pain score and functional ambyiation category scale rating in patients with cervical spondylosis.[Methods]41 postpartum patients with acute pubic symphysis pelvic girdle pain were treated by Xiao Huoluodan Granules(orally taking one bag of Xiao Huoluodan Granules 20 g three times daily with 120-150 mL warm water after each meal),and combined with sacroiliac joint manipulation,muscle posture relaxation and muscle energy technique.[Results]After treatment,the pain score(VAS)was decreased and Holden walking function rating was improved(all P<0.001).[Conclusions]Chiropractic and traditional Chinese medicine therapy has a significant effect on the treatment of postpartum acute pubic symphysis pelvic girdle pain,and it can effectively relieve pain,improve postpartum quality of life and prevent postpartum complications.Due to its benefits,it is worthy of clinical promotion and application.

Comparing the Effectiveness of Motor Control Exercises versus Mckenzie Exercises for Work Related Back Pain

Background: Work related low back pain has been identified as a one of the most costly disorders among the worldwide working population. This condition was highly prevalent that approximately 85% patients having back pain were brought on by prolonged sitting. With the rapid development of modern technology, sitting has now become the most common posture in today’s work- place. Idea of using motor control learning approach provides the optimal control and coordination of the spine. The McKenzie evaluation was received using repeated movements and sustained positions. Therefore high quality randomized clinical trial was required to compare the effectiveness of these treatments for work related low back pain. Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of motor control exercises and McKenzie exercises in reducing pain and disability in work related low back pain. Method: The study included 40 subjects with work related low back pain due to prolonged sitting. They were randomly allocated into two groups (Group A and Group B). Group A was treated with motor control exercises and group B was treated with McKenzie exercises for 4 weeks. Results: Both the groups have shown statically significant improvement in vas with p < 0.0001 and ODI with p < 0.0001. When the comparison was done after the 4 weeks, the percentage of improvement in group A was much higher than Group B. Conclusion: The study concluded that motor control exercises have shown statically and clinically significant improvement in reducing pain and disability when compared to McKenzie exercises among work related low back pain subjects.

运动疗法激活臀肌改善青年男性膝前痛患者的下肢肌力

背景:目前发现膝前痛与下肢生物力学有关,但仍缺少臀肌训练对膝关节及下肢日常活动影响的研究。目的:探究臀肌激活运动疗法对青年男性膝前痛患者髋、膝关节肌群肌肉力量和疼痛的影响。方法:纳入25例男性青年膝前痛患者,随机分为2组,臀肌激活组12例和空白对照组13例。臀肌激活组进行40 min/次、3次/周、为期6周的臀肌激活运动;空白对照组不进行任何干预。入组和干预6周后评估患侧髋关节、膝关节在60(°)/s和180(°)/s下等速屈伸运动测试的相对峰力矩、总功、屈伸肌群比值、肌肉耐力值,爬楼运动测试中停止爬楼的楼层,以及目测类比评分。结果与结论:①等速屈伸运动测试:髋关节,干预后臀肌激活组在60(°)/s和180(°)/s的相对峰力矩较干预前显著提高29.74%和25.95%(P=0.022,P=0.024);空白对照组在180(°)/s时的肌耐力较干预前降低12.12%(P=0.000)。膝关节,干预后臀肌激活组在60(°)/s和180(°)/s的相对峰力矩较干预前显著提高18.69%和7.27%(P=0.006,P=0.033);空白对照组各指标干预前后无著性变化(P>0.05)。②爬楼运动测试:臀肌激活组爬楼运动停止时的楼层数较空白对照组高(6.41±6.1)层(P=0.024),干预后较干预前增高(P=0.016);空白对照组干预前后无显著改变(P>0.05)。③疼痛评估:干预后臀肌激活组目测类比评分显著低于空白对照组(P=0.036),干预后较干预前降低(P=0.000);空白对照组干预前后无显著性变化(P>0.05)。结果表明:6周臀肌激活运动疗法可改善下肢肌群的爆发力和耐力,减轻膝前痛程度,对于膝前痛患者有必要进行臀肌训练,以促进康复。

MEWS结合VAS评分提高急性疼痛留观病人危重症早期识别率的效果观察

[目的]探讨改良早期预警评分(MEWS)结合视觉模拟评分法(VAS)提高急性疼痛留观病人危重症早期识别率的效果。[方法]选择2015年4月-2015年12月在我院急诊室留观的急性疼痛病人2 820例为观察组,选择2014年6月—2015年3月在我院急诊室留观的急性疼痛病人2 736例为对照组。观察组病人运用MEWS结合VAS评分进行病情评估,对照组病人单独使用MEWS评分,比较两组急性疼痛病人留观时间、去向、危重症病人早期识别率,调查医生、护士对使用MEWS结合VAS评分管理模式的满意度。[结果]应用MEWS+VAS评分后急性疼痛留观病人留观时间由实施前的463.751 min±101.330 min缩短至实施后的155.652min±67.830 min,入重症监护室的比例由13.05%下降至7.69%,入抢救室的比例由9.78%下降至5.38%,早期识别率由59.35%上升至79.75%。实施前后急诊护士病情观察和风险识别能力医护评价表的评判便利性、实践操作性、医护协作性、评判准确性4个维度得分及总分比较差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。[结论]MEWS结合VAS评分可以提高急性疼痛留观病人早期识别率,提升急诊护士病情观察和风险识别能力,提高护理质量。

慢性鼻窦炎合并哮喘患者CT Lund-Mackay评分与VAS评分相关性分析

目的探讨慢性鼻窦炎合并哮喘患者术前CT Lund-Mackay评分与术前及术后1年主观症状VAS评分的相关性。方法回顾性分析19例慢性鼻窦炎合并哮喘患者术前CT Lund-Mackay评分和主观症状VAS评分及术后1年主观症状VAS评分,采用线性回归分析及配对t检验进行统计学分析。结果患者术前CT LundMackay评分中筛窦、窦口鼻道复合体、上颌窦评分较高,蝶窦最低。患者术前鼻塞、流涕VAS评分较高,头痛及嗅觉减退VAS评分较低。术后1年鼻塞、流涕VAS评分变化较大,头痛次之,嗅觉减退VAS评分变化相对较小(P<0.05)。术前VAS评分(总分)及术后1年VAS评分(总分)与患者术前CT Lund-Mackay评分呈正相关(r=0.465,P=0.045;r=0.522,P=0.022)。结论鼻塞、流涕是术前慢性鼻窦炎合并哮喘患者的主要鼻部症状,术后鼻塞、流涕、头痛、嗅觉减退均有改善,其中鼻塞、流涕改善最明显。术前VAS评分(总分)及术后1年VAS评分(总分)与术前患者CT Lund-Mackay评分相关性良好。对于慢性鼻窦炎合并哮喘患者术前进行鼻窦CT客观评估,对于手术效果评估具有重要意义。

超微针刀网点状松解法对腰椎间盘突出症患者 VAS评分和JOA腰椎疾患评分的影响

目的:比较常规针刺与超微针刀网点状松解法对腰椎间盘突出症(LDH)患者视觉模拟评分法(VAS)和日本骨科学会(JOA)腰椎疾患评分的影响。方法:选取90例LDH患者,随机分为对照组给予传统针刺治疗和观察组给予超微针刀网点状松解法治疗,两组各45例。比较两组患者治疗效果、治疗前和治疗后1个月VAS及JOA腰椎疾患评分的差异。结果:观察组治疗总有效率较对照明显升高(P<0.05)。两组治疗后VAS评分均下降,且观察组的降低幅度较为显著(P<0.05)。JOA腰椎疾患评分上,两组治疗后均显著提高,且观察组的提高幅度较为显著(P<0.05)。结论:相比常规针刺治疗,超微针刀网点状松解法治疗可明显减轻LDH患者疼痛感,改善临床症状及体征,同时可有效改善腰椎功能活动状况,最终有助于提高患者生活质量。

VAS、TTO、SG方法在EQ-5D生命质量测量中的差异及其消除研究

目的旨在探讨EQ-5D问卷采用不同的方法测量生命质量结果不一致产生的原因,拟消除这些因素,期望得到相对一致的结果。方法采用分层整群随机抽样的方法,选取300名医学生作为样本,要求其对18个健康状态进行测评。通过计算机辅助进行三次EQ-5D测评,每种方法间隔72小时,应用STATA/SE 12.0软件构建OLS、WLS多重线性回归模型。结果六个模型预测值之间的相关系数在0.9969~0.9999之间,模型评分曲线接近、几乎重叠,走势相同。结论在应答者理解力强、依从性好、测量结果实时反馈等条件下,三种生命质量测量的方法可以得出较为一致的结果。在条件受限的普通人群生命质量测评中,应该选用简单、易行的方法来获得更可靠的结果,如VAS。

Development of Unilateral Piriformis Syndrome in a Female with Congenital Leg Length Discrepancy

Background: This is a rare case of piriformis syndrome. We discuss the patient’s symptoms, imaging study results, laboratory examination findings, and prescribed treatment in an attempt to determine the possible mechanisms or reasons for this patient’s development of piriformis syndrome. Methods: The patient is a 22-year-old female soldier who was admitted for lower back pain with soreness radiating to her right buttock and right lower extremity. We found that she had leg length discrepancy under X-ray finding. She was diagnosed piriformis syndrome by physical examination and Magenetic Resonance Image. Results: We performed scanography for lower extremities revealed a left femur length of 42.7 cm, a right femur length of 43.3 cm, a left tibia length of 33.2 cm, and a right tibia length of 33.6 cm;her left lower extremity was 1 cm shorter than her right. The MRI of sacrum also reveals hypertrophy of right piriformis muscle. Conclusions: Piriformis syndrome might be caused by short-term compensation in congenital leg length discrepancy. The patient with leg length discrepancy changed posture when standing, walking, and running. These compensation postures could lead to abnormality position of bones where there is insertion of the muscle.

Safety and Efficacy of a Proprietary Undenatured Beta-Glucan on Different Human Populations

After proving safety in animal and human models, a series of clinical trials were conducted to examine the administration of 1 mg/mL bid of an undenatured beta-glucan on the immune system;and on self-perceived effects on subjects’ quality of life (QoL) using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). In one study, a subject population that was self-perceived to be fatigued was administered an undetaured beta-glucan, to determine if this supplementation affected their quality-of-life as a result of an increased immune system response. 44 subjects were administered 1 mg/mL bid of the undenatured beta-glucan (Lentinex®) for four weeks. Prior to the beginning of the administration, and following the four-week administration period, the subjects were asked to fill out a quality-of-life VAS questionnaire. The changes in the two questionnaires revealed differences that occurred as a result of the beta-glucan administration. More than 75% of the subjects scored “better” (more than 1 cm on the VAS) with regard to feeling in a good mood, and feeling rested. More than 60% increased their energy and reduced their tiredness and exhaustion, and 70% felt less stressed. In a second study, subjects aged 40 years and older, believed to be in good general health, seeking therapy for tiredness/exhaustion/fatigue or similar conditions (neurasthenia) which were administered 1 mg/mL bid Lentinex®. The overall results indicated that the subjects felt significantly better (mean VAS = 5.91) after the last week of the study compared to how they felt initially (VAS = 4.73) (p < 0.0001). A statistically significant (p < 0.0001) change in distribution favoring a better situation after 4 weeks intake of supplement, with a remarkable fall in number of subjects scoring below normal (from 61.4% to 18.2%) accompanied by a significant shift in subjects feeling above normal, from 9.2% to 50.0%. These clinical studies, and others, showed that Lentinex® administration improved the perceived quality-of-life of subjects whose immune system was probably not functioning at optimal levels.

中医外科“消法”在各种疮疡治疗中的效果及对患者VAS评分的影响

目的探讨中医外科“消法”在各种疮疡治疗中的效果及对视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分的影响。方法80例各种疮疡患者,随机分为观察组和对照组,每组40例。对照组患者给予常规抗生素治疗,观察组患者给予中医外科“消法”治疗。比较两组患者的临床疗效以及治疗前后的证候积分、VAS评分。结果观察组患者的治疗总有效率为95.00%,显著高于对照组的80.00%,差异具有统计学意义(χ^(2)=4.114,P=0.043<0.05)。治疗后,两组患者的发热、恶心呕吐、疼痛、咳嗽积分均低于本组治疗前,且观察组患者的发热积分(0.91±0.11)分、恶心呕吐积分(0.54±0.13)分、疼痛积分(1.05±0.12)分、咳嗽积分(1.03±0.18)分均低于对照组的(1.52±0.11)、(0.87±0.13)、(1.87±0.22)、(1.78±0.14)分,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,两组患者的VAS评分均低于本组治疗前,且观察组患者的VAS评分(1.23±0.36)分低于对照组的(1.89±0.14)分,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论中医外科“消法”在各种疮疡治疗中的效果显著,可降低疼痛程度,改善症状,值得推广。

等离子扁桃体包膜内切除术对睡眠呼吸暂停综合征患者PSQI、VAS评分的影响

目的:观察等离子扁桃体包膜内切除术对睡眠呼吸暂停综合征患者匹兹堡睡眠质量指数(PSQI)、视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分的影响。方法:选取2022年2月至2023年4月福建省仙游县总医院收治的睡眠呼吸暂停综合征患者88例作为研究对象,按照随机数字表法随机分为对照组和观察组,每组44例。对照组实施常规手术方案治疗,观察组实施按照等离子扁桃体包膜内切除术治疗。评估患者术后PSQI、VAS评分等改善情况。结果:术前,2组患者PSQI评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),术后观察组评分低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。术前,2组患者VAS评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),术后,观察组评分低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。术前,2组患者呼吸功能改善情况比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),术后,观察组呼吸功能高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:在对睡眠呼吸暂停综合征患者治疗时,应用等离子扁桃体包膜内切除术治疗,可以提升患者睡眠质量,降低其疼痛程度,有助于其恢复。

放松训练结合疼痛干预对甲状腺癌术后患者VAS评分及睡眠的影响

目的:分析予以甲状腺癌患者放松训练+疼痛干预的临床价值。方法:选取2022年1月至2023年3月莆田九十五医院收治的甲状腺癌患者78例作为研究对象,按照随机数字表法分为对照组和观察组,每组39例。对照组常规护理,观察组放松训练+疼痛干预,比较2组疼痛程度、睡眠质量、生命质量、并发症。结果:经护理,观察组疼痛程度较对照组轻,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组睡眠质量匹兹堡睡眠质量指数(PSQI)评分较对照组低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组生命质量(GQOL-74)评分较对照组高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组并发症较对照组少,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:予以甲状腺癌患者放松训练+疼痛干预可减轻疼痛,改善患者睡眠质量与生命质量,减少并发症,可推广。

Effects of Communication Robot on Distress Reduction in Mammography

Mammography is obviously useful for the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women. However, it usually involves anxieties and pains. This paper aimed to explore effects of the communication robot on distress reduction in mammography. Nineteen healthy women participated in the examination. They were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 9) or a control group (n = 10). The participants in the experimental group talked and played with a communication robot before mammography. PALRO (FUJISOFT Inc., Tokyo, Japan) was used as the communication robot, which was a chatty, comforting robot. PALRO can communicate with the human and has several specific applications such as dancing, singing and talking about knowledge of various things. Autonomic nervous activities were observed before and during mammography. Degrees of subjective pain associated with mammography were also assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS). As a result, autonomic nervous activities between the experimental group and the control group were not significantly different. Unfortunately, the communication robot did not help to intensify parasympathetic nerve activities, which became dominant at rest or a relaxed state. On the other hand, the VAS scores for pain in the experimental group were significantly smaller than ones in the control group (p < 0.01). This result suggested that the communication robot was useful for relieving degrees of subjective pain associated with mammography. In conclusion, communication with a robot before mammography would yield positive emotions and it would be related to the pain alleviation during mammography.

Efficacy of 2 Drops versus 3 Drops Proparacaine 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution for Phacoemulsification Surgery: A Comparative Study

Background and Aim: Phacoemulsification surgery with intraocular lens implantation is routinely done under topical anaesthesia in many centres. No comparative study on the efficacy of number of drops of topical anaesthetics effective for phacoemulsification surgery has been done. This study was conducted to compare the efficacy of 2 drops versus 3 drops proparacaine 0.5% ophthalmic solution for phacoemulsification surgery. Methods: Patients with uncomplicated cataract undergoing phacoemulsification surgery were randomised into two groups. Group 1 (n = 53) received 3 drops of proparacaine 0.5% whereas group 2 (n = 47) received 2 drops of the same solution before the start of surgery. All the patients underwent phacoemulsification with foldable intraocular lens implantation. Each patient’s subjective experience of pain was measured using a 10 point Visual Analogue Pain Scale (VAS). Patient’s cooperation during the surgery was assessed using a 3 point score. Both the evaluating resident doctor and patients were blinded. Results: In group 1, 73.6% patients scored 0, 20.8% scored 1 and 5.7% scored 2 of VAS respectively and in group 2, 89.4%, 6.4%, 4.3% patients scored 0, 1 and 2 of VAS respectively. In patient cooperation, 90.1% and 9.4% patients in group 1 scored 1 and 2 respectively whereas 87.2% and 12.8% patients scored 1 and 2 respectively in group 2. No statistically significant difference in the mean VAS (P = 0.0.55) and patient cooperation score (P = 0.597) was found between the two groups. The mean VAS score was 1.24 ± 0.534 and the mean patient cooperation score was 1.11 ± 0.314. The mean total surgical time was 25.11 ± 2.68 minutes. No additional drops were required for either group. Conclusions: Topical anaesthesia with both 2 drops and 3 drops proparacaine 0.5% ophthalmic solution is effective for phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation. Additional anaesthesia may be unnecessary in these cases.

The Effects of Anma (Traditional Japanese Massage)—Randomised Trial

Background and Objective: Anma is a traditional Japanese bodywork therapy that has not been widely known and used in the West. There have been only a few Anma studies published in English journals. To study the effect of Anma (traditional Japanese massage) among participants who have neck and shoulder stiffness symptoms (so-called Katakori, in Japanese). Methods: The study participants consisted of seventy-seven (Study 1), thirteen (Study 2), and twenty (Study 3) adults with “Katakori” symptoms. The research design is as follows: (Study1) Randomized, Parallel-Group, Controlled Trial. (Study 2) Crossover Clinical Trial. (Study 3) Randomized, Parallel-Group, Controlled Trial. And we conducted Anma treatment for 45 minutes (Treatment) or rest in lying position for 45 minutes (Control). Results: In study 1, the symptom of “Katakori” was relieved after Anma treatment in Anma group (p d: 2.2). There was a significant interaction between the Anma group and the control group (p < 0.001). In study 2, MBV significantly increased following Anma treatment. There was a significant interaction between the Anma group and the control group (p = 0.022). In study 3, the symptom of “Katakori” was relieved after Anma treatment in the treatment group. There were no significant interactions between the groups in VAS and MBV values. Discussion and Conclusions: The study demonstrated that Anma therapy decreases “Katakori” symptoms while increasing MBV in the shoulder region.

颈项功治疗颈型颈椎病60例的疗效观察

目的:通过对颈型颈椎病患者进行锻炼干预,比较颈项功和常规米字操治疗颈型颈椎病的临床疗效及对颈痛、压痛阈(Pressure Pain Threshold,PPT)的影响。方法:选择2020年11―12月浙江中医药大学纳入的60例颈型颈椎病患者,应用随机数字表法将60例颈型颈椎病患者分为功法组和常规米字操组,每组各30例。功法组患者采用功法“仙鹤点水”锻炼,常规米字操组患者采用常规米字操锻炼,两组患者每天早晚各锻炼1次,以锻炼4周为一个疗程。锻炼前对两组患者进行压痛点筛查,结果得到两组患者压痛点多在肩井穴和C3夹脊穴,并以此作为PPT值的采集点。观察各组患者在锻炼前后的视觉模拟评分法(Visual Analogue Scale,VAS)评分、Northwick Park颈痛量表(Northwick Park Neck-pain Questionnaire,NPQ)评分及肩井穴和C3夹脊穴的PPT值,并综合评定各组的临床疗效。结果:锻炼4周后两组患者的VAS评分和NPQ评分均较锻炼前降低(P<0.05),两组患者肩井穴的PPT值均较锻炼前升高(P <0.05),功法组C3夹脊穴的PPT值较锻炼前升高(P <0.05),常规米字操组C3夹脊穴的PPT值与锻炼前差异无统计学意义(P> 0.05)。功法组的总有效率为86.67%(26/30),优于常规米字操组的63.33%(19/30)(P <0.05)。结论:功法和常规米字操均能改善颈型颈椎病患者的颈部疼痛和压痛,但功法的疗效更加显著。