Tuina plus Ultrasonic Therapy for Infantile Muscular Torticollis
10.1007/s11726-014-0812-8
- Author:
Zhifang SHEN
;
Kaitao LUO
;
Gaofeng ZHU
;
Yueqin JIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tuina;
Massage;
Ultrasonic Therapy;
Torticollis;
Infant
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2014;(6):389-392
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of tuina plus ultrasonic therapy in treating infantile muscular torticollis. ＜br> Methods:Seventy kids with muscular torticollis were intervened by tuina plus ultrasonic therapy, and the efficacy was evaluated after 8-month treatment. ＜br> Results: After 8-month treatment, 41 subjects were cured, accounting for 58.6%, 27 were improved, occupying 38.6%, 2 failed, occupying 2.8%, and the total effective rate was 97.2%. ＜br> Conclusion: Tuina plus ultrasonic therapy can produce a significant efficacy in treating infantile muscular torticollis, without adverse effects.
