ABSTRACT
Objective To study the frequency and effective work/time ratio of pushing manipulation with one finger (PMOF). Methods One skilled expert and nine beginners of PMOF were chosen. The frequency, effective work time/ratio during different work periods were recorded and compared after the technique information of each subject operating PMOF was collected by Novel Pliance Mobile System software. Results The operation frequency of each subject was all below 110/min, while the frequency of skilled expert was about 78/min. The time ratio between secondary work period and primary work period for the skilled expert was smaller than that of beginners. Conclusions The operation frequency of PMOF is preferably at 78/min, and the preferred time ratio between secondary work period and primary work period should be slightly larger than 0.28.
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To design a new type minor smoke warming moxibustion cup for convenient use of both the physicians and the patients.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The double-deck minor smoke warming moxibustion cup is fixed on the part receiving moxibustion by vacuum adsorption; the filtration device on the upper can filtrate and adsorb the harmful substance in the moxa-smoke, and the device with a double-temperature control on the lower can sensitively regulate the moxibustion temperature.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>This new type minor smoke warming moxibustion cup has the advantages of minor smoke discharge, convenient fixation, sensitive regulation of temperature, saving moxibustion material, lasting action, safety, besides the advantages of traditional moxibustion.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The new type minor smoke warming moxibustion cup can use for treatment and prevention of diseases, suitable to clinical treatment and family health care.</p>