Treatment of Scapulohumeral Periarthritis by Massotherapy and Functional Exercise / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

ABSTRACT

Purpose: To investigate the curative effect of massotherapy plus acupoint pressing and functional exercise on scapulohumeral periarthritis. Method:Forty-five patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis were selected and treated by massotherapy plus acupoint pressing and functional exercise. Results: Recovery occurred in 32 cases, marked effectiveness in 11 cases,effectiveness in 2 cases and ineffectiveness in 0 case, the total effective rate being 100%. Conclusion: Massothera -py plus acupoint pressing and functional exercise is an effective method for treating scapulohumeral periarthritis.