OBJECTIVETo explore an exercise method for the prevention and treatment of the patients with shoulder and back fasciitis.

METHODSFrom 2006.8 to 2008.3, 120 patients with shoulder and back fasciitis were randomly divided into control group (n = 60, including 21 females and 39 males, the average age was (47.0 +/- 12.0) years, and the average course of disease was (14.1 +/- 12.0) months) and treatment group (n = 60,including 19 females and 41 males, the average age was (43.7 +/- 9.9) years, and the average course of disease was (16.4 +/- 13.4) months). The patients in the control group received massage therapy and the ones in the treatment group were treated with massage therapy and horizontal bar exercise. After 3 weeks treatment, the curative effects of the patients in two groups were observed. All the patients were followed up for 6 to 26 months, the recurrence were observed.

RESULTSAfter 3 weeks treatment, the scores of pain, sense of heaviness, strip sign, tenderness, shoulder and back function of the patients in two groups had significant differences compared with those before treatment (all P < 0.01). After treatment, the scores of pain, sense of heaviness, strip sign, tenderness, shoulder and back function of the patients in the treatment group were lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05). After 6 to 26 months following-up, the rate of recurrence in the treatment group was lower than that in the control group (P < 0.01).

CONCLUSIONHorizontal bar exercise is a simple, no expense and effective method in the prevention and treatment of shoulder and back fasciitis, which can improve the effect of the treatment and reduce the rate of recurrence.

Adult ; Back Pain ; etiology ; prevention & control ; therapy ; Exercise Therapy ; methods ; Fasciitis ; prevention & control ; therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Shoulder Pain ; etiology ; prevention & control ; therapy ; Treatment Outcome

OBJECTIVETo investigate the epidemiological characteristics of lower back pain of truck drivers in plateau areas with an analysis of the causes and evaluated the effects of the protective measures.

METHODSThe self-reported lower back symptom was investigated by questionnaire in 1,132 male drivers in plateau areas. Vibration of the driver lumbar back was measured real time with or without wearing corset. Study the effect of the special corset for drivers and the massage on back by self-control design of big sample intervention experiments.

RESULTSThe prevalence of lower back pain of drivers in plateau areas was 86.1%. High level of its prevalence is due to many factors. Special corset for drivers and massage on back by themselves can reduce the degree of the pain.

CONCLUSIONDriving in plateau areas is a special occupational work with high level of prevalence of lower back pain which can be prevented.

Automobile Driving ; Humans ; Low Back Pain ; epidemiology ; etiology ; prevention & control ; Male ; Occupational Diseases ; etiology ; prevention & control ; Prevalence ; Surveys and Questionnaires

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of music therapy on state anxiety and pain among patients undergoing burn dressing changes. METHOD: A convenience sample of 32 adult burn patients who were eligible and provided consent were included in the study which was a quasi-experimental study of a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. Fifteen patients in the control group received the routine burn dressing changes but 17 patients in the experimental group listened to self-selected music through headphones connected to a CD player during burn dressing changes for three days. All subjects of the music group chose the type of music that would relax them. Before and after burn dressing changes, subjects completed the State Anxiety Inventory and self-report of pain scores. RESULT: There was a significant reduction in state anxiety before and after burn dressing changes in those who received music therapy in contrast to those who did not receive music therapy. The music group reported lower pain scores before and after burn dressing changes than did the non-music group. CONCLUSION: These findings indicate that music therapy composed of self-selected music is a valuable intervention for the treatment of pain and anxiety in patients undergoing burn dressing changes.
Pain Measurement ; Pain/etiology/*prevention & control ; *Music Therapy ; Middle Aged ; Male ; Humans ; Female ; Burns/*nursing ; *Bandages ; Anxiety/*etiology/prevention & control ; Adult

Acute Pain ; etiology ; prevention & control ; Chronic Pain ; etiology ; prevention & control ; Humans ; Lung Neoplasms ; surgery ; Pneumonectomy ; adverse effects ; methods ; Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted

Analysis from anatomy and physiology indicates that causes of shoulder pain are (1) decline and after-constriction of the scapula;(2) the adduction and intorsion of the humerus; (3) the spasm of the upper limb flexor. The acupuncture and moxibustion prescriptions stipulated for prevention and treatment of shoulder pain are Jianjing (GB 21), Jianzhongshu (SI 15), Jugu (LI 16), Tianzong (SI 11), Jianliao (SJ 14), Jiquan (HT 1) at the flaccid hemiplegia, and Jugu (LI 16), Jianyu (LI 15), Tianzong (SI 11), Jianliao (SJ 14), Xiaoluo (SJ 12), Shanglian (LI 9), Wenliu (LI 7) at the spastic hemiplegia , in combination with cupping at the Urinary Bladder Meridian on the back and around shoulder. Thus, it is indicated that shoulder pain not only is involved in the shoulder joint but also in all muscle groups of the shoulder girdle and the upper limb extensor at the affected side.
Acupuncture Therapy ; Hemiplegia ; complications ; Humans ; Moxibustion ; Shoulder Pain ; etiology ; prevention & control ; therapy

Excitatory Amino Acids ; secretion ; Humans ; Neurotransmitter Agents ; secretion ; Pain, Postoperative ; etiology ; metabolism ; prevention & control

PURPOSE: To determine the effects of music therapy on pain, discomfort, and depression for patients with leg fractures. METHODS: Data were collected from 40 patients admitted in an orthopedic surgery care unit. The subjects included 20 intervention group members and 20 control group members. Music therapy was offered to intervention group members once a day for 3 days for 30-60 minutes per day. Pain was measured with a numeric rating scale and by measuring vital signs. Discomfort and depression were measured with self-administered questionnaires. RESULTS: Patients who received music therapy had a lower degree of pain than patients who did not receive music therapy as measured by the numeric pain score (p<0.001), systolic blood pressure (p<0.01), diastolic blood pressure (p<0.001), pulse rate (p<0.001) and respiration (p<0.001). Patients who were provided with music therapy also had a lower degree of discomfort than patients who were not provided with this therapy (p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: These results demonstrate that music therapy is an effective method for decreasing pain and dis-comfort for patients with leg fractures.
Adult ; Analysis of Variance ; Depressive Disorder/etiology/*prevention & control ; Female ; Fractures, Bone/*complications/psychology ; Humans ; *Leg ; Male ; Middle Aged ; *Music Therapy ; Pain/etiology/*prevention & control

OBJECTIVETo analyze the causes of chest or/and abdomen colic with in 1 week after prostatectomy and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).

METHODSRetrospective studies were made on 120 cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with postoperative colic in the chest or/and abdomen from October 2001 to October 2002, 35 (Group A) treated by prostatectomy and the other 85 (Group B) by TURP.

RESULTSIn sequence of frequency, the causes of the postoperative chest or/and abdomen colic were bladder spasm, catheter block, acute gastroenteritis, angina and acute myocardial infarction.

CONCLUSIONThe causes of chest or/and abdomen colic after prostatectomy are multiple. If the causes are timely established and corresponding measures immediately taken, its complications can be minimized.

Aged ; Chest Pain ; etiology ; prevention & control ; Colic ; etiology ; prevention & control ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Postoperative Complications ; Prostatectomy ; Prostatic Hyperplasia ; surgery ; Transurethral Resection of Prostate

PURPOSE: This study aims to investigate two different distraction methods, distraction cards and kaleidoscope, on pain and anxiety relief of children during phlebotomy. METHODS: This study is a prospective, randomized and controlled trial. The sample consisted of 7-11 year-old children who required blood tests. Children were randomized into three groups: the distraction cards group, the kaleidoscope group, and the control group. Data were obtained by interviewing the children with their parents and the observer before and after the procedure. The pain levels of the children were assessed by the parent and observer reports as well as self report using the Wong Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale. The anxiety levels of children were assessed by parent and observer reports using Children Fear Scale. RESULTS: One hundred and eighty-eight children (mean age, 8.8 +/- 1.5 years) were included. The pain levels of children showed significant differences among the groups (p = .005). Both the distraction card group (2.41 +/- 2.49) and the kaleidoscope group (3.10 +/- 2.16) had lower pain levels than the control group did (4.44 +/- 3.64). The distraction card group had the lowest pain levels (2.41 +/- 2.49) among all groups. The procedural anxiety levels of children were significantly different among the groups (p = <.001). Both the distraction card group (1.10 +/- 1.20) and the kaleidoscope group (1.61 +/- 1.12) had lower anxiety levels than the control group did (2.41 +/- 1.30). The distraction card group had the lowest anxiety levels (p = <.001). CONCLUSION: The distraction cards were the most effective method for pain and anxiety relief of children during phlebotomy. Also the distraction method with kaleidoscope was an effective method for pain and anxiety relief during phlebotomy in children.
Anxiety/etiology/*prevention & control/psychology ; *Attention ; Child ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Pain/etiology/*prevention & control/psychology ; Pain Management/instrumentation/*methods ; Parents/psychology ; Phlebotomy/*adverse effects/psychology ; Prospective Studies ; Questionnaires ; Treatment Outcome

This phase II clinical trial was conducted to compare the immunogenicity and safety of a newly developed tetanus-reduced diphtheria (Td) vaccine (GC1107-T5.0 and GC1107-T7.5) and control vaccine. This study was also performed to select the proper dose of tetanus toxoid in the new Td vaccines. Healthy adolescents aged between 11 and 12 yr participated in this study. A total of 130 subjects (44 GC1107-T5.0, 42 GC1107-T7.5 and 44 control vaccine) completed a single dose of vaccination. Blood samples were collected from the subjects before and 4 weeks after the vaccination. In this study, all subjects (100%) in both GC1107-T5.0 and GC1107-T7.5 groups showed seroprotective antibody levels (> or = 0.1 U/mL) against diphtheria or tetanus toxoids. After the vaccination, the geometric mean titer (GMT) against diphtheria was significantly higher in Group GC1107-T5.0 (6.53) and GC1107-T7.5 (6.11) than in the control group (3.96). The GMT against tetanus was 18.6 in Group GC1107-T5.0, 19.94 in GC1107-T7.5 and 19.01 in the control group after the vaccination. In this study, the rates of local adverse reactions were 67.3% and 59.1% in GC1107-T5.0 and GC1107-7.5, respectively. No significant differences in the number of adverse reactions, prevalence and degree of severity of the solicited and unsolicited adverse reactions were observed among the three groups. Thus, both newly developed Td vaccines appear to be safe and show good immunogenicity. GC1107-T5.0, which contains relatively small amounts of tetanus toxoid, has been selected for a phase III clinical trial.
Antibodies, Bacterial/blood ; Arthralgia/etiology ; Child ; Diphtheria/*prevention & control ; Diphtheria-Tetanus Vaccine/adverse effects/*immunology ; Double-Blind Method ; Female ; Headache/etiology ; Humans ; Male ; Pain/etiology ; Tetanus/*prevention & control ; Treatment Outcome ; Vaccination