Clinical Observation on Scapulohumeral Periarthritis Treated by Tuina and SSP Meridian Therapeutic Apparatus
- Author:
Pengfei YANG
;
Guoqi HUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Shoulder Joint;
Inflammation;
Tuina;
Massage;
Acupuncture-Moxibustion
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2004;2(3):37-39
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Purpose: To observe the therapeutic effect of Tuina plus meridian therapeutic apparatus on scapulohumeral periarthritis. Methods: Thirty-five cases of scapulohumeral periarthritis were treated by Tuina plus Japan-made SSP meridian therapeutic apparatus in the observation group, and 30 cases were treated by single meridian therapeutic apparatus in the control group. Results: Certain therapeutic effects had been achieved in the treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis in the two groups. But, there is an obvious difference (P＜0.01) in the curative rate between the observation group and control group,and the curative rated was remarkably higher in the observation group than in the control group.Conclusion: Tuina plus meridian therapeutic apparatus is an effective method for scapulohumeral periarthritis.
