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: Massotherapy plus acupoint pressing and functional exercise is an effective method for treating scapulohumeral periarthritis.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
YU Da-fang. Tuina science. shanghai: Shanghai scientific and technologic publishing house, 1993: 109.
LU Xin-hua. Analysis of the curative effect of acupuncture plus massotherapy on scapulohumeral periarthritis. Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 2000, 19(3): 30.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Additional information
CHEN Su-gan, associate professor, mainly engaged in studying health care and rehabilitation with physical training.
Translator: WANG Si-you
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Su-gan, C., Bo, H. Treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis by massotherapy and functional exercise. J. Acupunct. Tuina. Sci. 1, 49–51 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02845438
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02845438