2015
DOI: 10.1364/ao.54.00e129
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Implementation of laser acupuncture with lifting–thrusting through the use of mechanically immobile components

Abstract: Lifting and thrusting constitute an important manipulation method in traditional Chinese acupuncture. Lifting and thrusting enables the implementation of various features, such as reinforcement and reduction, which enhance acupuncture effectiveness. Laser acupuncture stimulates acupoints through laser light, which is a noninvasive treatment, but can still achieve effects similar to those obtained from traditional acupuncture. Lifting and thrusting can be achieved by moving the laser focal point back and forth,… Show more

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“…With lift and thrust operation, specific effects such as reinforcement and reduction might be achieved during the acupuncture process. In our previous work, laser acupuncture instruments with the lift-thrust function have been developed [ 7 , 8 ]. Furthermore, we also showed that laser acupuncture with lift-thrust operation enabled a more rapid, stable, and lasting temperature rise of the fingertip than that without the lift-thrust operation [ 9 ].…”
Section: Related Workmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…With lift and thrust operation, specific effects such as reinforcement and reduction might be achieved during the acupuncture process. In our previous work, laser acupuncture instruments with the lift-thrust function have been developed [ 7 , 8 ]. Furthermore, we also showed that laser acupuncture with lift-thrust operation enabled a more rapid, stable, and lasting temperature rise of the fingertip than that without the lift-thrust operation [ 9 ].…”
Section: Related Workmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In our previous work, a novel laser acupuncture instruments with the lift-thrust function have been developed [ 7 , 8 ]. Specifically, the lift-thrust function of laser acupuncture is implemented by moving the focused laser spot back and forth.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Researchers have tried to simulate the lifting-and-thrusting technique in laser acupuncture to improve its efcacy [17][18][19][20]. We have previously developed a novel device named "Emulated Laser Acupuncture System (ELAS)," which implemented the function of lifting and thrusting in the laser acupuncture system by moving the focused laser spot periodically [21,22]. In addition, in our prior study, stimulating subject's Neiguan acupoint using laser acupuncture with lifting-and-thrusting function showed a better efect in increasing the skin temperature than that without lifting-and-thrusting function [23,24].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In our previous work, laser acupuncture instruments with the lift-thrust function have been developed [13, 14]. In the study, the lift-thrust function of laser acupuncture is implemented by moving the focused laser spot back and forth.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Within the current study, we used our previously developed emulated laser acupuncture with lift-thrust operation [13, 14] to investigate how it would affect possible changes of skin temperature. In the experiment, the laser acupuncture instrument was used to stimulate the Neiguan (PC6) point of the subjects for five minutes, and the thermal images before and after the laser acupuncture stimulation were taken with a thermal imager.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%