Observations on the Efficacy of Superficial Needling plusJoint Mobilization Training in Treating Supraspinatus Tendonitis / 上海针灸杂志

ABSTRACT

ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy of superficial needling plus Joint mobilization training in treatingsupraspinatus tendonitis.MethodForty-one patients with supraspinatus tendonitis were randomly allocated to a treatment group of 21 cases and a control group of 20 cases. The treatment group received one session of superficial needling plus shoulder Joint mobilization training and the control group, one session of pain point injection of 2% lidocaine hydrochloride plus triamcinolone acetonide acetate. The therapeutic effects were compared between the two groups.ResultThe total efficacyrate was significantly higher in the treatment group (100%) and in the control group (65%); there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05). ConclusionSuperficial needling plus Joint mobilization training has a positive therapeutic effect on supraspinatus tendonitis.