The Effect of Auricular and Systemic Acupuncture on the Electromyographic Activity of the Trapezius Muscle with Trigger Points—A Pilot Study

Camargo, Patrı ́cia Silva de; Lima, Carla Rigo; Rezende, Maria Luiza de Andrade E; Santos, Adriana Teresa Silva; Hernandez, Joa ̃o Wagner Rodrigues; Silva, Andre ́ia Maria

doi:10.1016/j.jams.2017.11.003

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“…The increased EMG amplitude and muscle thickness are believed to be the direct result of pain reduction. Similar to the EMG results of our study, several studies did not find increased EMG amplitude after DN [56,57]. The large variance in the EMG data collected immediately after needling (Figure 3) could have resulted In addition, finding no significant change in EMG amplitude one week after DN could suggest that the degree of pain reduction or increased PPT was not sufficient to improve muscle function.…”

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Short-term effects of two deep dry needling techniques on pressure pain thresholds and electromyographic amplitude of the lumbosacral multifidus in patients with low back pain - a randomized clinical trial

Wang-Price

Zafereo

Couch

et al. 2020

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy

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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of deep dry needling (DN) with and without needle manipulation on pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) and electromyographic (EMG) amplitude of the lumbosacral multifidus (LM) in adults with low back pain (LBP). Methods: Participants were randomized into two treatment groups: with needle manipulation (n = 21) and without needle manipulation (n = 21). All participants received a single session of the assigned DN intervention. PPTs and EMG amplitude of the LM muscle were collected three times: before DN, immediately after DN, and one week after DN. Results: The needle manipulation group had a significantly greater increase in PPT immediately after the intervention and at the one-week follow-up as compared to the no needle manipulation group. The increase of PPT in the needle manipulation group was significant immediately after the intervention, and the increase remained significant at the one-week follow-up. However, there was no significant difference in EMG amplitude of the LM muscle between groups across the three time points. Discussion: Deep DN with needle manipulation appeared to reduce mechanical pressure sensitivity more than DN without manipulation for patients with LBP. Although a single session of DN could reduce pressure pain sensitivity, it may not be sufficient to improve LM muscle function. Level of Evidence: 1b. Trial registration numbers: NCT03970486.

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Short-term effects of two deep dry needling techniques on pressure pain thresholds and electromyographic amplitude of the lumbosacral multifidus in patients with low back pain - a randomized clinical trial

Wang-Price

Zafereo

Couch

et al. 2020

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy

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“…They can also be irrigated during their staying inside the body with different types of methods. This could include manual stimulation (55) or this electrical stimulation using various electrical devices developed and even with the use of usual syringe needles with injectable fluid like anaesthetic or water for injection depending on the protocol used(50).…”

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The evaluation of electroacupuncture in the management of motion sickness syndrome in healthy male adults, in a double blinded study.

Fydanaki¹,

Φυδανάκη²

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Σκοπός: Η κινήτωση είναι η κύρια αιτία των συμπτωμάτων σχετιζόμενων με την ναυτία κατά τη διάρκεια παθητικής κίνησης σε χρήση μέσων μεταφοράς. Ο σκοπός αυτής της μελέτης είναι η εκτίμηση της επίδρασης του ηλεκτροβελονισμού ως προς τη μείωση των συμπτωμάτων σχετιζόμενων με την κινήτωση. Υλικά και Μέθοδοι: Οι εθελοντές της μελέτης κατανεμήθηκαν τυχαία σε τρεις ομάδες: Ομάδα Α με θεραπευτικό ηλεκτροβελονισμό, ομάδα Β με sham ηλεκτροβελονισμό και Ομάδα Γ χωρίς καμία θεραπεία αποτελώντας την ομάδα ελέγχου. Μετά από μία συνεδρία ηλεκτροβελονισμού οι εθελοντές εκτέθηκαν σε ναυσιογόνα ερεθίσματα μέσω μίας περιστρεφόμενης καρέκλας. Τα συμπτώματά τους μετρήθηκαν με τη χρήση της ελληνικής έκδοσης ενός ερωτηματολογίου εκτίμησης των συμπτωμάτων κινήτωσης (MSAQ) τροποποιημένο από τον Γιάνναρο.Αποτελέσματα: Σε αυτή τη μελέτη 56 εθελοντές έλαβαν μέρος, 55 εκ των οποίων ολοκλήρωσαν τη διαδικασία. Τα συμπτώματα και των τριών ομάδων ήταν αυξημένα μετά την έκθεση αυτών στα ναυσιογόνα ερεθίσματα. Ο μέσος όρος των ολικών συμπτωμάτων ήταν 53,3 για την ομάδα Α, 53,8 για την ομάδα Β και 68,1 για την ομάδα Γ. Η διαφορά βρέθηκε μερικώς στατιστικά σημαντική στη σύγκριση της ομάδας Α και Γ, καθώς και μεταξύ των ομάδων Β και Γ, ειδικά όσον αφορά στην ομάδα των περιφερικών συμπτωμάτων όπως μετρήθηκε με το παραπάνω ερωτηματολόγιο κατά Γιάναρος. Συμπεράσματα: Το αποτέλεσμα της παρούσας μελέτης δηλώνει ότι οι συμμετέχοντες που έλαβαν θεραπευτικό ή sham ηλεκτροβελονισμό τείνουν να έχουν λιγότερα συμπτώματα κινήτωσης σε σχέση με τους εθελοντές που δεν έλαβαν κάποια θεραπεία.

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Study protocol for a preliminary optimization trial of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation device simulating acupuncture Deqi

Mu,

Zhang,

et al. 2023

European Journal of Integrative Medicine

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The Effect of Auricular and Systemic Acupuncture on the Electromyographic Activity of the Trapezius Muscle with Trigger Points—A Pilot Study

Cited by 4 publications

References 21 publications

Short-term effects of two deep dry needling techniques on pressure pain thresholds and electromyographic amplitude of the lumbosacral multifidus in patients with low back pain - a randomized clinical trial

Short-term effects of two deep dry needling techniques on pressure pain thresholds and electromyographic amplitude of the lumbosacral multifidus in patients with low back pain - a randomized clinical trial

The evaluation of electroacupuncture in the management of motion sickness syndrome in healthy male adults, in a double blinded study.

Study protocol for a preliminary optimization trial of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation device simulating acupuncture Deqi

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