Effect of Moxibustion with Warming Needles Combined with Joint Mobilization on Scapulohumeral Periarthritis / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

@#Objective To investigate the efficacy and analgesia of moxibustion with warming needles combined with joint mobilizationon scapulohumeral periarthritis. Methods 126 subjects were randomly divided into 2 groups, the observation group received moxibustionwith warming needles combined with joint mobilization; the control group received moxibustion with warming needles only. Short-form ofMcGill pain questionnaire and effect were assessed. Results The effective rate was 98.4% and 95.2% for the 2 groups respectively(P>0.05);but there was significant differences between the 2 groups in the visual analogue scale (VAS), present pain intensity (PPI) and pain rating index(PRI) (P<0.05). Conclusion The moxibustion with warming needles combined with joint mobilization is a good effective therapy forscapulohumeral periarthritis.