Investigating the Effects of Three Needling Parameters (Manipulation, Retention Time, and Insertion Site) on Needling Sensation and Pain Profiles : A Study of Eight Deep Needling Interventions
Joint Authors
Loyeung, Bertrand Y. K.
Cobbin, Deirdre M.
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
In traditional Chinese acupuncture, needle sensation (deqi) is purported to contribute to a therapeutic outcome.
While researchers have attempted to define deqi qualitatively, few have examined the effects of needling parameters on its intensity.
Methods.
24 healthy subjects completed eight interventions scheduled at least one week apart, which involved manual acupuncture to LI4 or a designated nonacupoint (NAP) on the hand, with real or simulated manipulation each three minutes and needle retentions of one or 21 minutes.
Intensities of needling sensation and pain were reported every three minutes and sensation qualities were reported post-intervention.
Results.
Immediately after needle insertion, similar levels of mean needle sensation and of pain were reported independent of intervention.
At subsequent measurement times, only two interventions (one at LI4 and one at NAP) maintained statistically significantly elevated needle sensation and pain scores and reported higher numbers of needle sensation descriptors.
For both, the needle was retained for 21 minutes and manipulated every three minutes.
Neither intervention differed significantly in terms of levels of pain, and needle sensation or numbers and qualities of needle sensation described.
Conclusion.
In this group of healthy subjects, the initial needling for all eight interventions elicited similar levels of needle sensation and pain.
These levels were only maintained if there was ongoing of needle manipulation and retention of the needle.
By contrast, the strength of needle sensation or pain experienced was independent of insertion site.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Loyeung, Bertrand Y. K.& Cobbin, Deirdre M.. 2013. Investigating the Effects of Three Needling Parameters (Manipulation, Retention Time, and Insertion Site) on Needling Sensation and Pain Profiles : A Study of Eight Deep Needling Interventions. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448594
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Loyeung, Bertrand Y. K.& Cobbin, Deirdre M.. Investigating the Effects of Three Needling Parameters (Manipulation, Retention Time, and Insertion Site) on Needling Sensation and Pain Profiles : A Study of Eight Deep Needling Interventions. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448594
American Medical Association (AMA)
Loyeung, Bertrand Y. K.& Cobbin, Deirdre M.. Investigating the Effects of Three Needling Parameters (Manipulation, Retention Time, and Insertion Site) on Needling Sensation and Pain Profiles : A Study of Eight Deep Needling Interventions. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448594
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-448594