Buccal acupuncture plus exercise therapy for scapulohumeral periarthritis
10.1007/s11726-016-0913-7
- VernacularTitle:颊针结合运动疗法治疗肩关节周围炎
- Author:
Wangjun JIE
;
Xiaoli FANG
;
Ao ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Buccal Acupuncture;
Frozen Shoulder;
Periarthritis;
Shoulder Pain
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2016;14(2):131-134
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of buccal acupuncture plus exercise therapy in treating scapulohumeral periarthritis (SP). Methods:Sixty-three SP patients were intervened by buccal acupuncture plus exercise therapy. The treatment was given once every day, 5 sessions as a course, with a 2-3 d interval between two courses. The therapeutic efficacy was observed after 3 courses of treatment. Results:Thirty-five patients were recovered, 23 cases were improved, while 5 cases showed ineffective, and the total effective rate was 92.1%. Conclusion:Buccal acupuncture plus exercise therapy can produce a significant efficacy in treating SP, and thus is worth promotion in clinic.
