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Acupressure at the Meridian Acupoint Xiyangguan (GB33) Influences Near-Infrared Spectroscopic Parameters (Regional Oxygen Saturation) in Deeper Tissue of the Knee in Healthy Volunteers
Joint Authors
Wang, Lu
He, Wei
Ofner, Michael
Litscher, Gerhard
Gaischek, Ingrid
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Up to now, it is still unknown whether microcirculation of deeper peripheral tissue (knee) can be modulated by acupuncture or acupressure on a meridian acupoint.
The goal of this pilot study was to investigate possible effects of acupressure at the Xiyangguan acupoint (GB33) on the regional oxygen saturation of the deeper knee tissues by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).
Twelve healthy volunteers with a mean age of 23.8±1.6 years were investigated.
Acupressure stimulation was performed for 5 minutes at the Xiyangguan acupoint.
The results of the controlled study showed a significant increase of the values of regional oxygen saturation on the stimulated side of the knee (P=0.033), whereas the opposite side on the same knee showed insignificant changes.
These results may serve as a valuable basis for monitoring a possible therapeutic effect (e.g., after Khalifa therapy) in patients with knee problems.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Litscher, Gerhard& Ofner, Michael& He, Wei& Wang, Lu& Gaischek, Ingrid. 2013. Acupressure at the Meridian Acupoint Xiyangguan (GB33) Influences Near-Infrared Spectroscopic Parameters (Regional Oxygen Saturation) in Deeper Tissue of the Knee in Healthy Volunteers. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466644
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Litscher, Gerhard…[et al.]. Acupressure at the Meridian Acupoint Xiyangguan (GB33) Influences Near-Infrared Spectroscopic Parameters (Regional Oxygen Saturation) in Deeper Tissue of the Knee in Healthy Volunteers. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466644
American Medical Association (AMA)
Litscher, Gerhard& Ofner, Michael& He, Wei& Wang, Lu& Gaischek, Ingrid. Acupressure at the Meridian Acupoint Xiyangguan (GB33) Influences Near-Infrared Spectroscopic Parameters (Regional Oxygen Saturation) in Deeper Tissue of the Knee in Healthy Volunteers. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466644
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-466644