Observation on therapeutic effects of centro-square needling and triple needling on ankylosing spondylitis.
- Author:
Wei-jie BAI
1
;
Ji-lin TAN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Therapy; methods; Adult; Exercise Therapy; Female; Humans; Male; Spondylitis, Ankylosing; therapy
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2006;26(7):495-497
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo probe therapeutic effects of centro-square needling and triple needling on ankylosing spondylitis.
METHODSSixty cases of spondylitis were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group. The treatment group were treated with centro-square needling and triple needling, and the control group with routine acupuncture therapy, with motortherapy combined in the two groups.
RESULTSBoth the therapeutic methods were effective, but the therapeutic effect in the treatment group was significantly better than that in the control group (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONAcupuncture combined with motortherapy has definite therapeutic effect on ankylosing spondylitis, with centro-square needling and triple needling having better therapeutic effect.
