Research progress on the standardization of Chinese Tuina therapy: A short review

Fang, Lei; Fang, Min

doi:10.1007/s11655-011-0755-6

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“…And no dose-response study design was found in all the literatures. In the third place, our review clearly described massage techniques as stand-alone treatments without cervical manipulation or mobilization techniques, but there is the lack of consistent terminology for massage therapy, as reported by others [51, 52]. Fourthly, the included scales were mainly used to evaluate the variation of pain, whereas other scales in relation to cervical spine function or quality of life were not enrolled.…”

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Clinical Evidence of Chinese Massage Therapy (Tui Na) for Cervical Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Wei

Wang

et al. 2017

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Objective. The review is to assess the current evidence of Chinese massage therapy (Tui Na) for cervical radiculopathy. Methods. Seven databases were searched. Randomised controlled trials incorporating Tui Na alone or Tui Na combined with conventional treatment were enrolled. The authors in pairs independently assessed the risk of bias and extracted the data. Results. Five studies involving 448 patients were included. The pooled analysis from the 3 trials indicated that Tui Na alone showed a significant lowering immediate effects on pain score (SMD = −0.58; 95% CI: −0.96 to −0.21; Z = 3.08, P = 0.002) with moderate heterogeneity compared to cervical traction. The meta-analysis from 2 trials revealed significant immediate effects of Tui Na plus cervical traction in improving pain score (MD = −1.73; 95% CI: −2.01 to −1.44; Z = 11.98, P < 0.00001) with no heterogeneity compared to cervical traction alone. No adverse effect was reported. There was very low quality or low quality evidence to support the results. Conclusions. Tui Na alone or Tui Na plus cervical traction may be helpful to cervical radiculopathy patients, but supportive evidence seems generally weak. Future clinical studies with low risk of bias and adequate follow-up design are recommended.

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Clinical Evidence of Chinese Massage Therapy (Tui Na) for Cervical Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Wei

Wang

et al. 2017

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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“…Tuina massage encompasses techniques as grasping, pressing, rolling, round rubbing, holding-twisting, rub rolling, pushing, kneading, rotating, shaking, wiping, vibrating, digital striking, knocking, chapping, pressing, acupressure, myofascial release, reflexology, stretching techniques and joint mobilizations applied to specific body points [ 76 ]. Tuina is a functional massage and it can input substantial proprioceptive sensory impulses to the central nervous system through muscle, tendon and joint motion [ 77 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

The Effectiveness of Massage Therapy for Improving Sequelae in Post-Stroke Survivors. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cabanas-Valdés

Sanz

Serra-Llobet

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Objective: To assess the effect of therapeutic massage for improving sequelae in stroke survivors. Methods: A systematic review of the nine medical databases from January 1961 to December 2020 was carried out. The bibliography was screened to identify randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs). Two reviewers independently screened references, selected relevant studies, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias using the PEDro scale. The primary outcome was upper and lower limb motor function and spasticity. Results: A total of 3196 studies were identified and 18 RCT were finally included (1989 individuals). A meta-analysis of RCTs in the comparison of Chinese massage (Tuina) plus conventional physiotherapy versus conventional physiotherapy was performed. The mean difference (MD) in the subacute stage on upper limb motor-function using the Fugl Meyer Assessment was 2.75; (95% confidence interval (CI) from 0.97 to 4.53, p = 0.002, I2 = 36%). The MD on upper limb spasticity using modified Ashworth scale was −0.15; (95% CI from −0.24 to −0.06, p < 0.02, I2 = 0%).The MD on lower limb spasticity was −0.59; (95% CI from −0.78 to −0.40, p < 0.001, I2 = 0%) in the endpoint. Conclusions: Therapeutic massage, especially Tuina, in addition to conventional therapy is effective for improving motor function and for reducing spasticity in stroke survivors.

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“…Over thousands of years, the scope of Tuina progressively increased not only in Chinese civilization but also in other cultures, and evidently this trend dynamically ongoing and enduring. At present, Tuina is used around the world and has many forms, techniques, procedures, and several underlying mechanisms of action [1,5,[8][9][10]. In addition, Tuina is based on certain theories and principles [5, [11][12][13][14][15][16].…”

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“…There are more than 110 diverse manipulations, though only 20-30 are commonly used [8]. Although some progress is made concerning standardization of Tuina technique (i.e., frequency, duration and force) [9], further advances are required to match the evolving newer techniques of Tuina massage around the world.…”

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Tui Na (or Tuina) Massage: A Minireview of Pertinent Literature, 1970-2017

Al-Bedah

Ali

Abushanab

et al. 2017

JOCAMR

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Background: Tuina massage is a traditional method used effectively in the treatment of various ailments in China since ancient time, and currently it is used around the world. Objective: This minireview aims to describe several aspects of Tuina massage an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine in order to fill up the knowledge gap concerning traditional practitioners in Saudi Arabia. Methods: Electronic searches of databases using Boolean operators and keywords were conducted to retrieve data published in English and Chinese literature. Thousands of articles were identified and screened by two independent reviewers using exclusion and inclusion criteria, and 56 articles were finally included in this study. Results: Tuina has a very rich history in Chinese culture since antiquity. With continuous Mini-review Article

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Research progress on the standardization of Chinese Tuina therapy: A short review

Cited by 26 publications

References 2 publications

Clinical Evidence of Chinese Massage Therapy (Tui Na) for Cervical Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Clinical Evidence of Chinese Massage Therapy (Tui Na) for Cervical Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

The Effectiveness of Massage Therapy for Improving Sequelae in Post-Stroke Survivors. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Tui Na (or Tuina) Massage: A Minireview of Pertinent Literature, 1970-2017

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