Influence of Electroacupuncture at Acupoints Zusanli(ST 36)and Taichong(LR3) with Different Frequencies on Rats Swimming Endurance
- Author:
Yue LIANG
;
Lei WANG
;
Chuan XIAO
;
Yi GUO
;
Zhongchun ZHU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Electroacupuncture;
Frequency;
Load Swimming;
Endurance
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2006;4(5):261-263
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To observe the influence of electroacupuncture with different frequencies on rats swimming endurance and sift out the optimal frequency parameter.Methods: Wistar rats were randomly allocated to control group, non-acupoint group and electroacupuncture with low frequency group (EA with 2 Hz group), electroacupuncture with medium frequency group (EA with 15 Hz group), and electroacupuncture with high frequency group (EA with 100 Hz group), acupoints Zusanli (ST 36) and Taichong (LR 3) were punctured and rats load swimming time was used as an index, and the change of swimming endurance time before and after acupuncture was observed. Results: After electro-acupuncture, swimming time was increased in 15 Hz and 100 Hz groups respectively, with the significant differences between before and after acupuncture (P＜0.05). There was also a significant difference in the percentage of increase in swimming time between 15 Hz group and other groups (P＜0.05).Conclusion: It is suggested that electroacupuncture at acupoints Zusanli (ST 36) and Taichong (LR 3) with a frequency of 15 Hz could enhance rats's swimming endurance, and 15 Hz might be an optimal frequency parameter during the electrical stimulation.
