ĐÁNH GIÁ TÁC DỤNG CỦA LASER CHÂM KẾT HỢP XOA BÓP BẤM HUYỆT ĐIỀU TRỊ VIÊM QUANH KHỚP VAI THỂ ĐƠN THUẦN

Abstract

         Objectives:  To evaluate the effect of laser acupuncture combined with acupressure massage on treating periarthritis of the shoulder.Method: A clinical, prospective study comparing before and after treatment, with a control group. Sixty patients with periarthritis of the shoulder were enrolled. After 15 days of treatment, the average VAS score decreased from 5.87 ± 1.00 to 1.83 ± 0.92 (p < 0.01). The average range of motion of the shoulder joint in all three movements: abduction, internal rotation, and external rotation increased. Conclusion: Laser acupuncture combined with acupressure massage effectively improves pain and range of motion in patients with shoulder periarthritis.