Title: Effect of Acupuncture-Moxibustion on Adhesive Scapulohumeral Periarthritis: A Case Study
Authors: Pradeep Antony, BEMS, PG Dip. in Acu., MSc, Deepthi A. K BEMS, PG Dip. in Acu., Tinu Varghese, ME, PhD
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i7.45
Abstract
Objective: To determine the efficacy of acupuncture-moxibustion in patients with adhesive scapulahumeral periarthritis
Materials and Methods: A combination of Electro-acupuncture, moxibustion and stretching movements was followed to treat diagnosed cases of adhesive scapulohumeral periarthritis.
Result: Pain reduction, improved range of motion of shoulder and better quality of life and sleep are marked in this study.
Conclusion: This study concluded that various therapeutic techniques like acupuncture, electric stimulation, moxibustion and some stretching movements have a significant effect in pain reduction, improvement in range of motion and quality of sleep.
Keywords: Adhesive Scapulohumeral Periarthritis (ASP), Gleno-Humeral Joint (GH join), Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID), Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), Normal Range of Motion (ROM).
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