@@ -1,1 +1,1 @@ - +Objective: To investigate the safety and effectiveness of Tui Na as a treatment for spasticity of the muscles of stroke patients. Design: This cross-sectional study assessed the effects of Tui Na on muscle spasticity in stroke survivors. Two groups were randomly chosen from a sample of 14 stroke survivors who had intact neurological function. Following stroke, they received either Tui Na (nontraditional treatment) or standard medical therapy combined with physiotherapy for four months. At the end of the four-month period, the researchers conducted a test of physical function, muscular weakness, and other ratings.<br><br>There was a significant effect of Tui Na on the mean improvement in mean disability score (MDS) but not on improvement in mean muscle function or muscular function at the end of the follow up. Conventional treatments included regular injections of corticosteroids, or nitroglycerin, transcutaneous electric stimulation, radiofrequency ablation laser beam therapy, and the application of local anesthetic. Improvement was observed in six (range of improvements from slight to severe) of seven patients who received Tui Na and in eight of nine patients who received conventional treatments. These results highlight the benefits of Tui Na for the treatment of stroke however, it isn't possible to draw conclusive conclusions about the effects on cognition, sleep quality and emotional well-being. These areas will be explored in greater detail in future research studies.<br><br>Safety and effectiveness The study did not show any adverse reactions in the acute phase of either group. One post-stroke trial gave patients oral medication to treat cervical radiculopathy. The medications didn't have any effect on patients in either group. Patients who received loperamide had no pain relief or a decrease in fever. The researchers believe that this drug could be effective in the short-term treatment of neck pain, especially for smokers.<br><br>Study by Chun et al. found that patients treated with acupuncture saw significant improvement in both the perception of pain and the ability to perform standard physical activities. Researchers stressed the importance of large-scale, randomised controlled trials to prove the efficacy of acupuncture in treating cervical radiculopathy. They concluded that further research must be conducted to confirm these findings and determine whether it is effective in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy. The data presented do not support the use acupuncture to treat spinal cord injuries.<br><br>A meta-analysis carried out by Chung et al. Chung and. observed a decrease in nerve damage in patients who received Tui Na therapy. This effect was not significant (odds -0.40) however, the effect was statistically significant (confidence interval -0.15 to -0.2). This study is significant because the number of studies conducted in this area is limited and it is not known whether the improvement observed in patients was caused by the treatment with acupuncture or the effects of the treatment on the nerves. Nevertheless, Tui Na therapy appears to be an effective alternative to conservative treatments in patients suffering from chronic symptoms of neck pain, [https://heetmassage.com 전주출장] as evidenced by the increased pain score in the treatment group<br><br>>Albers and his colleagues carried out a systematic review that showed that tui-na therapy has positive effects on patients with cervical radiolucopathy. The majority of these studies were conducted in the USA and Canada. There were many participants from different cities and the quality of the research was poor. The pooled effect was small ( the pooled effect size was -0.15). These studies provide evidence of the effectiveness of Chinese medicine in the management of chronic disability and pain<br><br>>There are a variety of reasons why certain studies are superior to others. This includes the choice of study design, reporting bias and other bias-related factors, as well as the characteristics of the treatment arm (whether it was placebo or active). Another potential source of variability is the use of various assessment tools. The biggest issue with using questionnaires in randomised controlled trials is that they are not able to provide reproducibility and don't permit researchers to evaluate possible outcomes with accuracy. Variability could also be due to the number of subjects being treated. Certain people are better treated within the treatment groups than others<br><br>>To conclude, we believe that whilst there are some interesting distinctions between Chinese soft tissue acupuncture and tui-na massage but the evidence is too scarce to make a strong case either way. Both therapies can be beneficial, especially when combined. Anyone suffering from neck pain or disability should consult their doctor. We also suggest following any advice that are given and don't stop treating your condition when the symptoms appear to be diminishing. This will ensure that you get the best treatment, without causing injuries or aggravating the condition. If you are looking for more information on how to treat stiff necks as well as other soft tissue issues, you may be interested in visiting our website.