December, 2023

• 6 December

  Cupping therapy beats Graston technique for pain relief

  

  Background: The discomfort in the mid-shaft and distal end of the tibia caused by shin splints or tibial periostitis also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is frequently induced by participating in sports or other strenuous activities. The two treatment methods used in this study are the Graston technique …

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• 5 December

  Traditional Chinese exercises relieve fibromyalgia

  

  Background and objective: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a common disorder characterized by heterogeneous symptoms that leads to decreased functioning, work productivity, and quality of life. Exercise has been recommended for fibromyalgia treatment. Traditional Chinese exercise (TCE), including Taichi, Qigong, Badunjin, Wuqinxi, etc., as a kind of mind-body exercise, plays an important …

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• 5 December

  Moxibustion relieves postoperative urinary retention

  

  Purpose: Common surgical procedures for conditions affecting the anus and rectum such as hemorrhoidectomy are associated with high risks of postoperative urinary retention (POUR). Little is known about the efficacy of moxibustion in managing postoperative urinary retention after such surgical procedures. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to review the related …

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• 1 December

  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 groups. The study examined brain activation in healthy subjects performing swallowing tasks during electroacupuncture. Additionally, the study analyzed electromyographic signals of swallowing muscle groups after electroacupuncture. Methods: Twenty-seven healthy subjects were randomly separated into three groups. …

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• 1 December

  Acupuncture reduces inflammation in COPD cases

  

  Background: To provide new ideas for the clinical and mechanism research of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), this study systematically reviews clinical research and the progress of basic research of acupuncture in the treatment of COPD. Methods: PubMed and Web of Science databases were searched using acupuncture …

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November, 2023

• 30 November

  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 long-term care facility, the percentage of patients who fell increased from 45% in 2021 to 68% in 2022, indicating a need for an evidence-based solution. Methods: We used an evidence-based quality improvement framework to pilot a …

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• 30 November

  Laser acupuncture improves semen quality

  

  Introduction: The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness and safety of photobiomodulation (PBM) in the treatment of male infertility.  Methods: We searched Google Scholar, PubMed, and the reference sections of relevant papers published from January 1, 2000 to September 23, 2022. We retrieved all publications related to the impact …

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• 30 November

  Chinese herbs reduce postoperative fatigue

  

  Background: There is no high-quality, evidence-based protocol for the treatment of postoperative fatigue syndrome (POFS) after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) or fracture surgery with Chinese herbal medicine (CHM). Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of postoperative fatigue syndrome after total …

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• 28 November

  Electroacupuncture improves finger function after stroke

  

  Objective: To examine the effect of low-frequency acupoint electrical stimulation (LFES) on the surface electromyographic (sEMG) signals of the thumb-to-finger movement muscles in stroke patients, and to evaluate the clinical efficacy of LFES on hand function recovery after stroke. Methods: Sixty patients who met the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to a …

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• 25 November

  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 two-armed, parallel, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness and safety of progressive loading-motion style acupuncture treatment (PL-MSAT) for acute low back pain following traffic accidents. Methods: Based on an effect size of 1.03, 104 participants …

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