Clinical observation on electroacupuncture plus Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) for knee osteoarthritis
- VernacularTitle:电针结合易筋经练习治疗膝骨关节炎临床观察
- Author:
Jia-Yan DING
;
Zi-Yong JU
;
Yi-Jun ZHU
;
Xu JIANG
;
Yue-Hua WANG
;
Hua-Shun CUI
- Keywords:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Electroacupuncture;
Yi Jin Jing;
Physical and Breathing Exercises;
Exercise;
Visual Analog Scale;
Pain Measurement;
Osteoarthritis;
Knee
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2020;18(5):396-402
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To observe the efficacy of electroacupuncture (EA) plus Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) for knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Methods: A total of 60 patients with KOA were divided into an observation group and a control group according to the random number table method, with 30 cases in each group. Patients in the observation group received the treatment of EA plus Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises), while patients in the control group only received EA treatment. Both groups were treated for 5 weeks. The changes of Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and visual analog scale (VAS) scores in the two groups were observed after treatment. Results: After treatment, the total effective rate in the observation group (92.3％) was significantly higher than that in the control group (70.0％), (P<0.05); the WOMAC and VAS scores in both groups were significantly lower than those before treatment, showing statistical significance (all P<0.01); there were significant differences in the post-treatment changes in the WOMAC and VAS scores between the two groups (P<0.05, P<0.01). Conclusion: EA plus Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) is clinically effective for KOA. This combined treatment can alleviate clinical symptoms.
