Clinical Study on Treatment of Frozen Shoulder by Penetrating Needling with Manipulation / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

ABSTRACT

Objective: To observe the clinical effects of frozen shoulder treated by penetrating needling and manipulation Methods: 336 cases of frozen shoulder were randomly divided into treatment group, treated with needling Jianyu (LI 15) toward Jianqian (Ex) and Manipulation, and control group, treated with needling Jianyu (LI 15) toward Jianqian (Ex). The scores of shoulder movement and the changes of infrared image were observed before and after treatment. Results: The therapeutic effects were better in the treatment group than that in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Penetrating needling combining with manipulation is effective in treating frozen shoulder.