Effect of Moxibustion with Warming Needles Combined with Joint Mobilization on Scapulohumeral Periarthritis
- VernacularTitle:温针灸结合关节松动术治疗肩周炎的临床研究
- Author:
Ziling LIN
;
Xiaojun ZHOU
;
Jiaying LAI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
scapulohumeral periarthritis, moxibustion with warming needles, joint mobilization
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2011;17(10):997-998
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the efficacy and analgesia of moxibustion with warming needles combined with joint mobilizationon scapulohumeral periarthritis. Methods 126 subjects were randomly divided into 2 groups, the observation group received moxibustionwith warming needles combined with joint mobilization; the control group received moxibustion with warming needles only. Short-form ofMcGill pain questionnaire and effect were assessed. Results The effective rate was 98.4% and 95.2% for the 2 groups respectively(P>0.05);but there was significant differences between the 2 groups in the visual analogue scale (VAS), present pain intensity (PPI) and pain rating index(PRI) (P<0.05). Conclusion The moxibustion with warming needles combined with joint mobilization is a good effective therapy forscapulohumeral periarthritis.
