The effect of meridian massage on BM, BMI, WC and HC in simple obesity patients: a randomized controlled trial
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The effect of meridian massage on BM, BMI, WC and HC in simple obesity patients: a randomized controlled trial
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W J Acupunct Moxi (2014), Yan, Bo-hua;Peng, Qu-si;Wei, Qi-hua;Feng, Fen.
Abstract
To observe the effects of meridian massage on body weight (BW). body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and hip circumference (HC) in patients of simple obesity.Fifty-four obesity patients were randomized into a massage group (28 patients) and a control group (26 patients) with SAS (statistical analysis software). The patients in the control group were subjected to diet control and exercise program, while the patients in the massage group were subjected to diet control and massage program in combination with meridian massage. Stomach meridian, spleen meridian, bladder meridian, Guanyuan ( CV 4), Qihăi ( CV 6), Zhongwn ( CV 12), Daheng ( SP 15, both sides), Tianshu ( ST 25, both sides), Zusanl ( ST 36, both sides), Fenglong ( ST 40, both sides) and Ashi points (at positions of fat accumulation) were selected, and the massages were mainly rolling manipulation, acupressure and pressing manipulation. The treatment was carried out 3 times a week for totally 24 times. Clinical therapeutic efficacy, BW, BMI, WC and HC of the patients in the two groups before and after treatment were evaluated.
Alternative Title
W J Acupunct Moxi
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Date
Date Created
6/18/2014
Language
Chinese
Type
Journal Article
doi
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1003-5257(14)60034-9
issn
1003-5257
issue
1
page end
9
page start
6
volume
24