Effect of tuina along the pathways of meridians plus rehabilitation training on lower limb swelling after surgical repair of fracture
10.1007/s11726-016-0899-1
- VernacularTitle:循经推拿结合康复锻炼对下肢骨折术后肿胀的影响
- Author:
Shutian LIU
;
Feng ZHAO
;
Chouping HAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tuina;
Massage;
Rehabilitation;
Fractures;
Bone;
Leg Injuries;
Meridian Obstruction
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2016;14(1):46-49
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the effect of tuina along the pathways of meridians on lower limb swelling after surgical repair of fracture.Methods:A total of 72 cases with lower limb fractures were randomly allocated into an observation group (n=36) and a control group (n=36). On the third day when the draining tube was removed after surgery, patients in both groups started same rehabilitation training. The patients in the observation group received additional tuina therapy along the pathways of meridians, twice a day for 7 d. Then the swelling and deswelling time of patients in both groups were observed.Results:After 7 d of treatment, the swelling degree of patients in both groups were significantly alleviated (P<0.05); and the alleviation was more significant in the observation group than that in the control group (P<0.05). There was between-group statistical difference in clinical effect (P<0.05). The follow-up visit 6 months after treatment showed a significantly shorter deswelling time in the observation group than that in the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion:Tuina along the pathways of meridians plus rehabilitation training can effectively prevent or alleviate (fracture) postoperative lower limb swelling.
