Clinical research on the short-term efficacy of massaging quadriceps for knee osteoarthritis
10.1007/s11726-016-0928-0
- VernacularTitle:推拿股四头肌为主治疗膝骨性关节炎近期疗效的临床研究
- Author:
Yujiang QU
;
Zhijin XUAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tuina;
Massage;
Osteoarthritis,Knee;
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome;
Pain Measurement;
Quadriceps Muscle
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2016;14(3):216-219
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To observe the short-term efficacy of massaging quadriceps on knee osteoarthritis (KOA).
Methods:Totally 30 KOA patients were enrolled and treated mainly with massaging quadriceps, 20 min for each session, once a day, 2 weeks as a treatment course, and for 2 courses in total. After treatment, the changes of visual analogue scale (VAS) and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index (WOMAC) were observed.
Result:The VAS and WOMAC scores dropped after treatment, with a statistically significant difference (P<0.01). After a course of treatment, the recovery rate was 33.3% and the total effective rate was 86.7%; after 2 courses, the recovery rate was 60.0% and the total effect rate was 96.7%.
Conclusion:Massaging quadriceps can alleviate pain, improve the function of knee joint, and produce a significant short-term efficacy in treating KOA.
