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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Acupuncture points"”.
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The Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy Applied at Acupuncture Points in Knee Osteoarthritis: a Randomised Double-Blind Controlled Trial
… efficacy of LLLT when it is applied on specific acupuncture points (APs) at the knee joint in combination with exercises and advice in patients with KOA. </p><p class="maintext"><b>Participants:</b> Forty-nine patients with KOA were randomly assigned into two groups; active laser group (n= 26) …
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The effectiveness of acupuncture in motor function recovery during cerebrovascular accident rehabilitation
… for other modalities of care, such as the use of Acupuncture, in the attempt to further improve the outcomes in stroke survivors. Thereby, the main aim is to identify evidence of whether the additional of needle penetrating acupuncture would add a therapeutic effect in stroke patients with motor …
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Thermological Studies in Rehabilitation and Rheumatology using Computerised Infrared Imaging
… or fibromyalgia. Painful tendon insertions or acupuncture points on the auricle cannot be detected by thermal imaging.<br/><br/>Temperature signs in epicondylitis, complex regional pain syndrome and thoracic outlet can be successfully used for treatment monitoring. This might be also the case …
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Architecture of Acupuncture
"Architecture of Acupuncture" refers to one way an architect may begin a design project. This thesis was a one-year collaborative effort with my Masters Diploma Professors, Peter Zumthor and Miguel Kreisler, at the Academy of Architecture in Mendrisio, Switzerland, in 2001. To begin, a surgical …
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Effects of Exercise and Traditional Chinese Medical Modalities on Bone Structure and Function
… activity in the form of Tai Ji (Tai Chi), acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine on bone loss by evaluating bone structure and function in menopausal women. The effects of these modalities were objectively examined through changes in bone material properties and the biomarkers of bone …
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Factors Predicting Depression Among Cancer Survivors in Integrative Care: A Mixed-Method Design
… integrative healthcare to manage the symptoms. Acupuncture has become increasingly acceptable, showing scientific evidence with clinical benefits to cancer survivors to manage cancer-related distress. Very little research has explained the holistic components of depression in this targeted …
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A clinically controlled study investigating the effect of dry needling muscle tissue in asymptomatic subjects with respect to post-needling soreness
A dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2006.
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Using silver spike point needle-free electro-acupuncture for postoperative pain management
… pain and produce less adverse effects. Acupuncture’s ability to control pain has been documented for thousands of years and has become well-accepted in modern Western medicine. Electro-stimulation has a postoperative pain relieving effect when applied as either electro-acupuncture (EA), …