“…In addition, EA was administered three times per week for 4 weeks by another physiotherapist certificated in acupuncture. The acupoints were chosen according to a summation of common points used in the literature reviewed along the Bladder and Spleen meridian (Coan et al, 1980;Edelist et al, 1976;Gunn et al, 1980;Lehmann et al, 1986;MacDonald et al, 1983;Thomas et al, 1994). These were the UB23 (Shenshu), UB25 (Dachangshu), UB40 (Weizhong), and SP 6 (Sanyinjiao) points (Fig.…”