The effect of electroacupuncture merged with rehabilitation for frozen shoulder syndrome: A single-blind randomized sham-acupuncture controlled study

Lo, Ming-Yu; Wu, Chueh-Hung; Luh, Jer-Junn; Wang, Tyng-Guey; Fu, Li-Chen; Lin, Jaung‐Geng; Lai, Jin‐Shin

doi:10.1016/j.jfma.2019.03.012

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“…Seven studies compared acupuncture to PT [ 18 , 19 , 22 , 23 , 26 , 27 , 30 ]. Five studies examined the effectiveness of EA [ 18 , 23 , 25 , 28 , 29 ]. Lo et al conducted a double-blind study comparing EA with PT to sham EA (sham points) with PT [ 18 ].…”

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The Effectiveness of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Ben-Arie

Kao

Lee

et al. 2020

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Background. Frozen shoulder (FS) is associated with pain, reduced range of motion (ROM), and shoulder function. The condition occurs in 2–5% of the population, and it is especially common around the age of 50 years. FS symptoms will recover after 1–4 years. Many patients turn to acupuncture in order to alleviate the FS symptoms. Objective. In this review, we will investigate the efficiency of acupuncture as a FS treatment. Methods. A literature search of acupuncture and FS-related keywords was performed in the following databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science. Thirteen publications were included for a systematic review, and a meta-analysis was done using the following measurements: visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, Constant-Murley Shoulder Outcome Score (CMS) for shoulder function, and active shoulder ROM including flexion, abduction, and external rotation. The Cochrane Collaboration’s risk of bias tool and quality of evidence GRADE recommendations and STRICTA 2010 were used to grade the included publications. Results. A meta-analysis on VAS pain score showed significant pain reduction, restoring CMS shoulder function, and flexion ROM in favor of acupuncture versus the control. In external rotation and abduction ROM, a meta-analysis was not significant. The most used acupoints are Jian Yu (LI15) and Jian Liao (TB14). Conclusions. The results indicate that acupuncture could be safe and effective for pain reduction, restoring shoulder function, and restoring flexion ROM for FS patients in the short term and midterm. However, the level of evidence was very low. More high-quality and longer studies are needed in order to robust the evidence.

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“…Five studies examined the effectiveness of EA [ 18 , 23 , 25 , 28 , 29 ]. Lo et al conducted a double-blind study comparing EA with PT to sham EA (sham points) with PT [ 18 ]. Shi et al also examined the effectiveness of moxibustion as a treatment for FS [ 25 ].…”

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The Effectiveness of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Ben-Arie

Kao

Lee

et al. 2020

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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“…The minimally invasive treatment includes acupuncture and injections [8] [11]. Recently numerous studies are focusing on acupuncture treatments for idiopathic frozen shoulder, since it is safer than medical treatments and has less side effects, speci cally to remedy for chronic shoulder pains [12] [13]. However, the acupuncture site, mode, and intensity of the stimulation affect e cacy of acupuncture therapy [14].…”

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Stuck-moving Needle acupuncture the Myofascial Triggers Point to treat Idiopathic Frozen Shoulders: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Bai¹,

Wang²,

Chen

et al. 2020

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Background There are evidences for the efficacy of acupuncture treatment for chronic shoulder pain, however it remains unclear the best acupuncture modes for effective treatment. We compared the effect of myofascial trigger point (MTrp) Stuck-moving Needle acupuncture with that of common acupuncture treatments. Further, we evaluated the efficacy and safety of stuck-moving needle acupuncture for the MTrp in improving pain and range of motions in patients with idiopathic frozen shoulder. The ultimate aim of the study is to select an effective therapy for patients with idiopathic frozen shoulder. Methods Randomized controlled trial will be conducted in the 3 clinical centers of Qingyang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Qingyang Xifeng district People's Hospital and Qingyang Second People's Hospital in China from February 2020 to January 2021. One-hundred and eight frozen shoulder patient will be recruited and randomized into one of three groups in a 1:1:1 ratio of the Stuck-moving Needle acupuncture group, Common acupuncture control group and physical exercise control group. This trial will include a 1-week baseline period, a 3-weeks of treatment period, and a 12-weeks of follow-up period. During the 3-weeks of treatment period, patients will receive 9 sessions of acupuncture. The primary outcome will be related to change in the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Measurement of range of joint motion (ROM) from baseline period to the 12-week follow-up period. Secondary outcome measures will include, measurement of Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT), Pressure Pain Tolerance (PTT) Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS), 36-item Short Form survey and Patient satisfaction evaluation. Adverse events also will be recorded for safety assessment. Discussion The results of this trial will allow us to compare the difference in efficacy between Stuck-moving Needle acupuncture MTrP with that of common acupuncture treatments. The findings from this trial will be published in the peer-reviewed journals. Trial registration: Acupuncture-Moxibustion Clinical Trial Registry (ChiMCTR1900002862) and Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR1900028452). registered on 22, Dec. 2019

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“…Minimally invasive treatment includes acupuncture and injections [9] [13]. Recent numerous studies have focused on acupuncture treatments for idiopathic frozen shoulder, as it is safer than medical treatments and has fewer side effects, speci cally to remedy for chronic shoulder pains [14] [15].Based on previous studies, it has been suggested that the strong stimulation of acupuncture may enhance the effects of pain relief by triggering "diffuse noxious inhibitory controls" and may increase the secretion of endorphins by stimulating internal activity of the central nervous system [16] [17].In addition, acupuncture can inhibit the in ammatory response of the local shoulder joint [18]. However, the acupuncture site, manipulation and intensity of the stimulation affect the e cacy of acupuncture therapy [19].The common acupuncture stimulate the acupoints with liform needles.It is easy to operate and the patient suffers less pain,Whereas, Stuck-moving needle therapy is different from common acupuncture in the needles instrument, manipulation and stimulation site [20].…”

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Stuck-moving Needle acupuncture the Myofascial Triggers Point to treat Idiopathic Frozen Shoulder: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Bai

Wang²,

Chen

et al. 2020

Preprint

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Background: There are evidence for the efficacy of acupuncture treatment for chronic shoulder pain, however, it remains unclear the best acupuncture modes for effective treatment. We compared the effect of the myofascial trigger point (MTrp) Stuck-moving Needle acupuncture with that of common acupuncture treatments. Further, we evaluated the efficacy and safety of stuck-moving needle acupuncture for the MTrp in improving pain and range of motions in patients with idiopathic frozen shoulder. The aim of present study is to select an effective therapy for patients with idiopathic frozen shoulder.Methods: Randomized controlled trial will be conducted in the three clinical centers of Qingyang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Qingyang Xifeng district People's Hospital and Qingyang Second People's Hospital in China from February 2020 to January 2021. One-hundred and eight frozen shoulder patients will be recruited and randomized into one of three groups in a 1:1:1 ratio of the Stuck-moving Needle acupuncture group, Common acupuncture control group and physical exercise control group. This trial will include a 1-week baseline period, a 3-weeks of the treatment period, and a 12-weeks of the follow-up period. During the 3-weeks of the treatment period, patients will receive nine sessions of acupuncture. The primary outcome will be related to change in the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and measurement of range of joint motion (ROM) from the baseline period to the 12-week follow-up period. Secondary outcome measures will include, measurement of Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT), Pressure Pain Tolerance (PTT) Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS), 36-item Short Form survey and Patient satisfaction evaluation. Adverse events also will be recorded for safety assessment.Discussion: The results of this trial will allow us to compare the difference in efficacy between Stuck-moving Needle acupuncture MTrP with that of common acupuncture treatments. The findings from this trial will be published in the peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration: Acupuncture-Moxibustion Clinical Trial Registry (ChiMCTR1900002862) and Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR1900028452). registered on 22, Dec. 2019

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The effect of electroacupuncture merged with rehabilitation for frozen shoulder syndrome: A single-blind randomized sham-acupuncture controlled study

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The Effectiveness of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

The Effectiveness of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Stuck-moving Needle acupuncture the Myofascial Triggers Point to treat Idiopathic Frozen Shoulders: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

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The effect of electroacupuncture merged with rehabilitation for frozen shoulder syndrome: A single-blind randomized sham-acupuncture controlled study

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The Effectiveness of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

The Effectiveness of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Stuck-moving Needle acupuncture the Myofascial Triggers Point to treat Idiopathic Frozen Shoulders: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

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