5 points proximal to greater trochanter, plus BL-63, GB-35
Parameters used
deep needling
Stimulation duration
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Number of sessions
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Follow up
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Endpoint measure
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Outcome
complete relief from pain and return of full range of motion was achieved in 22 patients (75.9%), with an overall effective rate of 93.1%
Additional notes
with this method of deep needling, a deeper more dense qi is summoned, which has the ability to dislodge stagnation and so relieve pain
Analysis / problems
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References
Tsai JR, Rothenberg C Preliminary report: Treatment of hip pain due to soft tissue lesions, bursitis and tendinitis by five-needle deep tissue stimulation. American Journal of Acupuncture. 1997; 25(2-3): 109-14
