Observation on therapeutic effect of Shaoshanhuo needling method on periarthritis of shoulder.
- Author:
Jian-ming PENG
1
;
Hong LU
;
Xu-bai HU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Therapy; Humans; Moxibustion; Periarthritis; therapy; Shoulder; Shoulder Joint
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2006;26(8):581-582
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo observe therapeutic effect of Shaoshanhuo needling method on periarthritis of shoulder.
METHODSOne hundred and twenty cases were randomly divided into two groups: a treatment group of 57 cases and a control group of 63 cases. The treatment group were treated with Shaoshanhuo needling method and massage combined with functional exercise of shoulder joint, and the control group were treated with warming acupuncture and moxibustion combined with massage and functional exercise of shoulder joint. Their therapeutic effects were evaluated after 2 courses.
RESULTSThe effective rate and the cured rate were 96.5% and 70.2% in the treatment group, and 88.9% and 50.8% in the control group respectively, with no significant difference between the two groups in the effective rate (P>0.05), but with a significant difference between the two groups in the cured rate (P<0.05), the treatment group being higher than the control group.
CONCLUSIONShaoshanhuo needling method has a better therapeutic effect on periarthritis of shoulder.
