Clinical Observation of Fire-needle Therapy plus Tuina for Senile Knee Osteoarthritis
10.1007/s11726-014-0785-7
- Author:
Jingjun ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Osteoarthritis,Knee;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Fire-needle Therapy;
Pricking Needling;
Tuina;
Massage;
Aged
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2014;(4):260-264
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To observe the therapeutic efficacy of fire-needle therapy plus tuina in treating primary knee osteoarthritis (KOA) in the elderly.
Methods: Twenty-three patients with KOA were intervened by pricking with fire-needle therapy plus tuina, and evaluated by using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index (WOMAC) before and after intervention.
Results: After intervention, the total score, scores of pain, rigidity, and activities of daily living of WOMAC dropped significantly (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Pricking with fire needle plus tuina can produce a significant therapeutic efficacy in treating KOA in the elderly, thus worth application in clinic.
