| Autor: |
Dian-quan Zhang, Zhong-hua Fu, Jian Sun, Yu-juan Song, Po-En Chiu, Li-Wei Chou |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
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Complementary Therapies in Medicine, Vol 85, Iss , Pp 103080- (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
0965-2299 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103080 |
| Popis: |
Background and purpose: Low back pain (LBP) is a major global public health problem. Evidence shows that LBP is also related to cognitive, psychological, and lifestyle factors. Fu’s subcutaneous needling (FSN) has been used for the treatment of musculoskeletal problems for many years. This prospective randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy and fear avoidance beliefs of FSN in the treatment of patients with chronic non-specific LBP. Material and methods: Ninety participants with chronic non-specific LBP were randomly divided into the FSN and the traditional acupuncture (TA) groups (n = 45) and received either FSN or TA treatment for three consecutive days from December 2021 to March 2023. The primary outcome was pain intensity measured by the visual analogue scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes were trunk extensor endurance (TEE), lumbar range of motion (ROM), and the Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ). Outcome measurements were made before the first treatment and after each treatment. Follow-up assessments of VAS and FABQ scores were conducted one month after treatment. Results: The FSN group had significantly lower VAS and FABQ scores at each time point after intervention compared to the TA group (P |
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