scholarly journals The effects of electroacupuncture and laser acupuncture therapy for patients with major trauma

Medicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (52) ◽  
pp. e28367
Author(s):  
Chun-Ting Liu ◽  
Ting-Min Hsieh ◽  
Fu-Yuan Shih ◽  
Wei-Hung Lai ◽  
Ching-Hua Hsieh ◽  
...  
2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chengwei Li ◽  
Zhen Huang ◽  
Dongyu Li ◽  
Xiaoyuan Zhang

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. e70-e70
Author(s):  
Gil Ton ◽  
Li-Wen Lee ◽  
Wen-Chao Ho ◽  
Cheng-Hao Tu ◽  
Yi-Hung Chen ◽  
...  

Introduction: Inadequate recovery from Bell’s palsy exists in a third of patients and results in physical and social impairments. The controversial nature of existing medical treatment options means that novel, alternative approaches are needed. In basic and clinical studies, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has proven successful in regenerating peripheral nerves. Laser acupuncture therapy (LAT) is a rapidly growing treatment modality; however, its effectiveness for treating chronic Bell’s palsy is unknown. The feasibility of this innovative approach is the focus of this pilot study. Methods: A two-armed, parallel, randomized, investigator-subject-assessor-blinded, sham-controlled pilot study was conducted, and 17 eligible subjects were randomly allocated to either LAT (n=8) or sham LAT (n=9). The LAT group received three treatments each week for six weeks (18 sessions), while the sham LAT group received the same procedure but with a sham laser device. The change from baseline to week 6 in the social subscale of the Facial Disability Index (FDI) was the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes were changes in the House-Brackmann facial paralysis scale (HB), the Sunnybrook facial grading system (SB) and a stiffness scale at weeks 3 and 6. Results: A significant difference was shown in the HB score (P=0.0438) between baseline and week 3 and borderline significance was observed in both SB and stiffness scores from baseline to week 6 (P=0.0598 and P=0.0980 respectively). There was no significant difference in the FDI score between baseline and week 6. Conclusion: To the best of our knowledge, this clinical trial is the first such investigation on this topic. Our findings suggest that using LAT may have clinical effects on long-term complications of Bell’s palsy and justify further large-scale studies.


2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Ahmed Elsadeek Radwan ◽  
Mohamed Amr Hussein Elnoury ◽  
Sherif Fathi El Mekkawi

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wai-on Wong ◽  
Shaojun Xiao ◽  
Wing-Yuk Ip ◽  
Xia Guo

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Dwi Surya Supriyana ◽  
Arsita Eka Prasetyawati ◽  
Robby G Sebayang ◽  
Kemas Abdurrohim

<p><strong>Introduction : </strong>Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a comprehensive chronic condition of a joint inflammatory autoimmune process, resulting a decrease of function in a long period characterized by fever and pain, which is include all form of unknown etiology that begin before 16 years old. Here we reported effectiveness of Laser Acupuncture and Battlefield Acupuncture Therapy for pain management in JIA case.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Case report :</strong> A 10-year-old girl diagnosed with JIA was admitted to the pediatric department in Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, and treated by clinical multidisiplinary team from pediatrict, orthopedist, nutritionist, physiotherapist, and medical acupuncture doctor. She was referred to the Medical Acupuncture Department due to complaining of prolonged continous pain throughout her joints, and swelling in her right knee joint. The patient received laser acupuncture therapy in acupoints LI4 Hegu, LI11 Quchi, ST36 Zusanli, SP9 Yinliquan, and EX-LE5 Xiyan. Battlefield Acupuncture Points method (ears) of Omega2, Shenmen, Gyrus Cingulate, Thalamus, and Point Zero. The Therapy was given every day for two weeks and showed a significant improvement on patient’s Visual Analog Score.</p><p><strong>Conclusion :</strong> The combination regimen was effective in relieving pain and swelling, and caused a significant Visual Analog Score and Range of Motion improvement in our case.</p><p> </p>


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