Clinical Observation of Warm Acupuncture at Biguan (ST 31 ) in Treating Post-apoplectic Restless Legs Syndrome / 针灸推拿医学(英文版)
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
; (6): 174-175, 2006.
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Objective:To investigate the efficacy of warm acupuncture at Biguan(ST 31) in treating post-apoplectic restless legs syndrome. Methods:Fifty patients were randomly divided into treatment and control groups by a waiting control method in order of hospitalization. The treatment group received deep acupuncture at point Biguan(ST 31) plus moxibustion and the control group took L-dopa orally. The curative effects were compared after 28 days' treatment. Results: The total efficacy rate was 76.00% in the treatment group and 26.00% in the control group. There was a significant difference. Conclusion:Warm acupuncture at Biguan(ST 31) is effective in treating post-apoplectic restless legs syndrome.
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Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
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2006
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