Using a Herbal Bath as means to control swelling and pain in the rehabilitation of the hand and foot
- VernacularTitle:中药泡浸对肢体功能锻炼消肿止痛效果临床研究
- Author:
Xin ZHAO
;
Bingzhong LIANG
;
Kuishui SHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Chinese Medicine Bath;
Rehabilitation;
Post-traumatic Limbs Oedema
- From:
Orthopedic Journal of China
2006;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective]To look for rehabilitation means for swollen and painful hands,and feet.[Method]A Herbal bath was used to bathe swollen hands and feet after wrist and ankle fractures.The design of the clinical trial was randomized,single-blinded with placebo.Parameters measured included hand or foot volume,joint motions and self-evaluation.[Result]Results showed that positive outcome was observed in swelling control and joint motions as well as self-evaluation.[Conclusion]Herbal bath produced good results in the control of hand and foot swellings.
