Observations on Treatment of Piriformis Injury Syndrome by a Technique of Green Tortoise Exploring Point
- VernacularTitle:Observations on Treatment of Piriformis Injury Syndrome by a Technique of Green Tortoise Exploring Point
- Author:
Na LIU
;
Yuxia DENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Piriformis Injury Syndrome;
Acupuncture-Moxibustion Therapy;
Needling Method;
Green Tortoise Exploring Point
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2008;6(1):46-48
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To investigate the efficacy of the green tortoise exploring point technique for treating piriformis syndrome. Methods: Ninety patients were randomly allocated to a green tortoise exploring point treatment group of 30 cases, an acupuncture control group of 30 cases and a hydro-acupuncture control group of 30 cases for clinical observation. Results: The symptoms improved after treatment in all the three groups. The total efficacy rate was 100.0% in the treatment group, 76.7% in the acupuncture group and 83.3% in the hydro-acupuncture group. There were statistically significant differences between the three groups (P<0.01, P<0.05). Conclusion: The technique of green tortoise exploring point is better than conventional acupuncture and hydro-acupuncture in treating piriformis injury syndrome
