Observation on therapeutic effect of acupuncture at Yanglingquan (GB 34) on sprain of external ankle joint.
- Author:
Xin-fang HE
1
;
Hai-bin XU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; Ankle Joint; Humans; Sprains and Strains
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2006;26(8):569-570
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo observe the increasing effect of Yanglingquan (GB 34) on sprain of external ankle joint.
METHODSSeventy-nine cases of sprain of external ankle joint were semi-randomly divided into a treatment group (n = 46) and a control group (n = 33). The treatment group were treated with acupuncture at Yanglingquan (GB 34) and electro-magnetic therapy at local acupoints, and the control group with electro-magnetic therapy.
RESULTSThe cured rate and the total effective rate were 67.4% and 91.3% in the treatment group, and 36.4% and 69.7% in the control group, respectively, with a significant difference between the two groups (P<0.01, P<0.05).
CONCLUSIONAcupuncture at Yanglingquan (GB 34) has a better therapeutic effect on sprain of the external ankle joint.
