ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2025
Combined trigger point acupuncture knife and traditional Chinese medicine split-tendon massage for shoulder periarthritis: improved function and quality of life.
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objectivesTo compare the effectiveness of combining trigger point acupuncture knife (TPAK) with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) split-tendon massage therapy versus TPAK alone.
methodsA retrospective study included 237 patients diagnosed with shoulder periarthritis. Of these, 114 patients received only TPAK therapy (TPAK Group), while 123 patients underwent a combination of TPAK and TCM split-tendon massage therapy (TPAK + TCM Group). Shoulder function was assessed using the Constant-Murley Score (CMS) and shoulder range of motion (ROM). Pain levels were evaluated using the Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ). Psychological status, sleep quality, and overall quality of life were measured using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, both before and 3 months after treatment.
resultsBoth groups showed improvements across all outcomes, with the TPAK + TCM group showing significantly better results than the TPAK group. CMS scores revealed greater improvement in shoulder function and pain relief in the TPAK + TCM group, particularly in affective pain dimensions (
conclusionCombining TPAK with TCM split-tendon massage proved more effective than TPAK alone in treating shoulder periarthritis, improving function, reducing pain, enhancing psychological well-being, and improving sleep quality.
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