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Background: The discomfort in the mid-shaft and distal end of the tibia caused by shin …
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Traditional Chinese exercises relieve fibromyalgia
Background and objective: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a common disorder characterized by heterogeneous symptoms that leads …
Read More »Moxibustion relieves postoperative urinary retention
Purpose: Common surgical procedures for conditions affecting the anus and rectum such as hemorrhoidectomy are associated …
Read More »Electroacupuncture at Tongli (HT 5) and Fengchi (GB 20) improves swallowing post-stroke
Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the effects of electroacupuncture on cortical activation and swallowing muscle …
Read More »Acupuncture reduces inflammation in COPD cases
Background: To provide new ideas for the clinical and mechanism research of acupuncture in the treatment …
Read More »The use of Tai Chi in care homes reduces falls by over 32%
Background: Falls are a frequent occurrence in older adults in long-term care facilities. Local problem: At our …
Read More »Laser acupuncture improves semen quality
Introduction: The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness and safety of photobiomodulation (PBM) …
Read More »Electroacupuncture improves finger function after stroke
Objective: To examine the effect of low-frequency acupoint electrical stimulation (LFES) on the surface electromyographic (sEMG) …
Read More »Acupuncture improves lower back pain recovery from a car accident
Background: Traffic injuries include acute low back pain (LBP) needing active treatment to prevent chronicity. This …
Read More »Electroacupuncture at Yintang and Yingxiang improves cognitive function
Objective: To investigate the effects and mechanisms of olfactory three-needle (OTN) electroacupuncture (EA) stimulation of the …
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