Observations on the Efficacy of Superficial Needling plusJoint Mobilization Training in Treating Supraspinatus Tendonitis

VernacularTitle:浮针疗法配合关节松动训练治疗冈上肌肌腱炎疗效观察
Author: Weixiang XUE
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Acupuncture; Superficial needling; Joint mobilization training; Supraspinatus tendonitis
From: Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2014;(12):1160-1161
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy of superficial needling plus Joint mobilization training in treatingsupraspinatus tendonitis.MethodForty-one patients with supraspinatus tendonitis were randomly allocated to a treatment group of 21 cases and a control group of 20 cases. The treatment group received one session of superficial needling plus shoulder Joint mobilization training and the control group, one session of pain point injection of 2% lidocaine hydrochloride plus triamcinolone acetonide acetate. The therapeutic effects were compared between the two groups.ResultThe total efficacyrate was significantly higher in the treatment group (100%) and in the control group (65%); there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05). ConclusionSuperficial needling plus Joint mobilization training has a positive therapeutic effect on supraspinatus tendonitis.