Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Shoulder Hand Syndrome
- VernacularTitle:中医综合康复治疗肩-手综合征疗效观察
- Author:
Yan ZHANG
;
Lan SUN
;
Zhengmei WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM), rehabilitation, shoulder hand syndrome
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2008;14(1):74-75
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To study the effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)therapy on shoulder hand syndrome(SHS).Methods 50 patients with SHS were divided into rehabilitation group and control group.The patients in rehabilitation group accepted physiotherapy and TCM therapy,which include marinate in traditional herb,pulsed electromagnetic therapy,massage and stimulate point.The patients in control group accepted physiotherapy only.They were evaluated after 1 month.Results The cured rate and the improved rate in rehabilitation group were higher than those in control group(P<0.05).Conclusion The TCM therapy is effective on SHS.
