Effect of moxibustion on the Governor Vessel in combination with acupuncture on ankylosing spondylitis
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4246.2014.11.007
- VernacularTitle:督灸配合针刺对强直性脊柱炎患者生存质量的影响
- Author:
Xia GAO
;
Benxu MA
;
Lili LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Spondylitis,Ankylosing;
Points,Governor vessel;
Moxibustion;
Acupuncture
- From:
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2014;(11):982-984
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of moxibustion on the Governor Vessel in combination with acupuncture on ankylosing spondylitis.MethodsThirtypatetints with ankylosing spondylitis(kidneyyang deficiency pattern) were recruited and treated with moxibustion on the Governor Vessel in combination with acupuncture. The scores of Scale of Quality of Life for Ankylosing Spondylitis (SQOL-AS), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index(BASDAI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index(BASFI), Fatigue Assessment Instrument(FAI)and erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR) before and after treatment were evaluated.ResultsThe scores of BASDAI(0.427±0.381vs. 6.107±1.375;t=28.986,P<0.01), BASFI(0.753±0.504 vs. 7.480±1.152;t=36.580,P<0.01), FAI(40.067±14.746vs. 146.967±26.283;t=24.520,P<0.01)after treatment were significantly lower than those before treatment; ESR after treatment were significantly lower than that before treatment(19.833±13.929 mm/hvs. 31.567± 20.065 mm/h;t=3.708,P<0.01). The subscores of Physical Functioning(33.000±1.930vs. 12.033±1.790;t=62.165,P<0.01), Mental Health(25.367±2.059vs. 14.067±2.303;t=30.139,P<0.01), Social Functioning(21.267±4.025vs. 8.767±1.977;t=26.643,P<0.01) and General Health Perception (22.733± 2.690vs. 9.767±2.738;t=25.729,P<0.01) of SQOL-AS after treatment were significantly lower than that before treatment.ConclusionsMoxibustion on the Governor Vessel in combination with acupuncture can improve physical functioning and reduce disease activity in patients with ankylosing spondylitis.
