Treatment of Scapulohumeral Periarthritis by Massotherapy and Functional Exercise
- Author:
Sugan CHEN
;
Bo HUANG
;
Siyou WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tuina;
Massage;
Acupressure;
Shoulder Joint;
Inflammation
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2003;1(6):49-51
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Purpose: To investigate the curative effect of massotherapy plus acupoint pressing and functional exercise on scapulohumeral periarthritis. Method:Forty-five patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis were selected and treated by massotherapy plus acupoint pressing and functional exercise. Results: Recovery occurred in 32 cases, marked effectiveness in 11 cases,effectiveness in 2 cases and ineffectiveness in 0 case, the total effective rate being 100%. Conclusion: Massothera -py plus acupoint pressing and functional exercise is an effective method for treating scapulohumeral periarthritis.
