Treatment of 76 Cases of Acute Lumbar Sprain in Athletes by Tuina plus Acupuncture
- Author:
Yuan WANG
;
Liqiu LI
;
Le KUAI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Sprains and Strains;
Massage;
Tuina;
Acupuncture Therapy
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2005;3(4):32-34
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Seventy-six athletes with acute lumbar sprain were treated by Tuina plus Acupuncture. First the acupoints of Bladder Meridian and Governor Vessel were Tuina to promote the recovery of lumbar muscles. Then Shuigou (GV 26), Weizhong (BL 40) and Fuyang (BL 59) were punctured. After 5 treatments, 46 cases were cured, 20 cases got remarkable effectiveness, 8 cases got effectiveness and 2 cases failed with the total effective rate of 97.4%.
