The Experts below are selected from a list of 105 Experts worldwide ranked by ideXlab platform
Yu-chuen Huang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
-
Safe needling depths of upper back acupoints in children: a retrospective study
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016Co-Authors: Yi-chun Ma, Ching-tien Peng, Yu-chuen HuangAbstract:Background Acupuncture is applied for treating numerous conditions in children, but few studies have examined the safe needling depth of acupoints in the pediatric population. In this study, we investigated the depths to which acupuncture needles can be inserted safely in the upper back acupoints of children and the variations in safe depth according to sex, age, weight, and body mass index (BMI). Methods We retrospectively studied computed tomography (CT) images of patients aged 4 to 18 years who underwent chest CT at China Medical University Hospital between December 2004 and May 2013. The safe depths of 23 upper back acupoints in the Governor Vessel (GV), Bladder Meridian (BL), Small Intestine Meridian (SI), Gallbladder Meridian (GB) and Spleen Meridian (SP) were measured directly from the CT images. The relationships between the safe depths of these acupoints and sex, age, body weight, and BMI were analyzed. Results The results indicated significant differences in safe needling depth between boys and girls in most upper back acupoints, except at BL42, BL44, BL45, BL46, GB21 and SP21. Safe depths differed significantly depending on age ( p
-
Safe needling depths of upper back acupoints in children: a retrospective study
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016Co-Authors: Yi-chun Ma, Ching-tien Peng, Yu-chuen HuangAbstract:Acupuncture is applied for treating numerous conditions in children, but few studies have examined the safe needling depth of acupoints in the pediatric population. In this study, we investigated the depths to which acupuncture needles can be inserted safely in the upper back acupoints of children and the variations in safe depth according to sex, age, weight, and body mass index (BMI). We retrospectively studied computed tomography (CT) images of patients aged 4 to 18 years who underwent chest CT at China Medical University Hospital between December 2004 and May 2013. The safe depths of 23 upper back acupoints in the Governor Vessel (GV), Bladder Meridian (BL), Small Intestine Meridian (SI), Gallbladder Meridian (GB) and Spleen Meridian (SP) were measured directly from the CT images. The relationships between the safe depths of these acupoints and sex, age, body weight, and BMI were analyzed. The results indicated significant differences in safe needling depth between boys and girls in most upper back acupoints, except at BL42, BL44, BL45, BL46, GB21 and SP21. Safe depths differed significantly depending on age (p
Yi-chun Ma - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
-
Safe needling depths of upper back acupoints in children: a retrospective study
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016Co-Authors: Yi-chun Ma, Ching-tien Peng, Yu-chuen HuangAbstract:Background Acupuncture is applied for treating numerous conditions in children, but few studies have examined the safe needling depth of acupoints in the pediatric population. In this study, we investigated the depths to which acupuncture needles can be inserted safely in the upper back acupoints of children and the variations in safe depth according to sex, age, weight, and body mass index (BMI). Methods We retrospectively studied computed tomography (CT) images of patients aged 4 to 18 years who underwent chest CT at China Medical University Hospital between December 2004 and May 2013. The safe depths of 23 upper back acupoints in the Governor Vessel (GV), Bladder Meridian (BL), Small Intestine Meridian (SI), Gallbladder Meridian (GB) and Spleen Meridian (SP) were measured directly from the CT images. The relationships between the safe depths of these acupoints and sex, age, body weight, and BMI were analyzed. Results The results indicated significant differences in safe needling depth between boys and girls in most upper back acupoints, except at BL42, BL44, BL45, BL46, GB21 and SP21. Safe depths differed significantly depending on age ( p
-
Safe needling depths of upper back acupoints in children: a retrospective study
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016Co-Authors: Yi-chun Ma, Ching-tien Peng, Yu-chuen HuangAbstract:Acupuncture is applied for treating numerous conditions in children, but few studies have examined the safe needling depth of acupoints in the pediatric population. In this study, we investigated the depths to which acupuncture needles can be inserted safely in the upper back acupoints of children and the variations in safe depth according to sex, age, weight, and body mass index (BMI). We retrospectively studied computed tomography (CT) images of patients aged 4 to 18 years who underwent chest CT at China Medical University Hospital between December 2004 and May 2013. The safe depths of 23 upper back acupoints in the Governor Vessel (GV), Bladder Meridian (BL), Small Intestine Meridian (SI), Gallbladder Meridian (GB) and Spleen Meridian (SP) were measured directly from the CT images. The relationships between the safe depths of these acupoints and sex, age, body weight, and BMI were analyzed. The results indicated significant differences in safe needling depth between boys and girls in most upper back acupoints, except at BL42, BL44, BL45, BL46, GB21 and SP21. Safe depths differed significantly depending on age (p
Joao Eduardo De Araujo - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
-
unilateral and immediate stimulation of acupuncture points xiaohai si8 and jianwaishu si14 of the Small Intestine Meridian increases electromyographic activity and strength in the ipsilateral and contralateral upper trapezius muscle
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, 2016Co-Authors: Leandro L De Souza, Fernanda Lopes Buiatti De Araujo, Fernanda Machado Da Silva, Thais S Mucciaroni, Joao Eduardo De AraujoAbstract:Abstract We previously showed that a yin Meridian of the upper limb decreased electromyographic activity (root mean square) and muscle strength ipsilateral and contralateral to the side of stimulation. Here, we tested the upper trapezius (UT) muscle response after stimulation of a yang Meridian of the upper limb, the Small Intestine (SI). Thirty-eight healthy volunteers were randomized into the following groups: UT muscle (SI14), distant of the UT muscle (SI8), without stimulation (CG), and sham (R3). An acupuncturist certificated by the Brazilian Society of Physical Therapists and Acupuncturists performed the needle insertion. Each volunteer received only one stimulation to the right upper limb. The evaluation occurred before, 5 minutes after, and 20 minutes after needle withdrawal. The root mean square activity increased on the right side in the UT muscle for the SI8 and SI14 groups ( F 3,37 = 4.67; p F 3,37 = 4.52; p F 3,37 = 3.41; p
-
unilateral and immediate stimulation of acupuncture points xiaohai si8 and jianwaishu si14 of the Small Intestine Meridian increases electromyographic activity and strength in the ipsilateral and contralateral upper trapezius muscle
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, 2016Co-Authors: Leandro L De Souza, Fernanda Lopes Buiatti De Araujo, Fernanda Machado Da Silva, Thais S Mucciaroni, Joao Eduardo De AraujoAbstract:We previously showed that a yin Meridian of the upper limb decreased electromyographic activity (root mean square) and muscle strength ipsilateral and contralateral to the side of stimulation. Here, we tested the upper trapezius (UT) muscle response after stimulation of a yang Meridian of the upper limb, the Small Intestine (SI). Thirty-eight healthy volunteers were randomized into the following groups: UT muscle (SI14), distant of the UT muscle (SI8), without stimulation (CG), and sham (R3). An acupuncturist certificated by the Brazilian Society of Physical Therapists and Acupuncturists performed the needle insertion. Each volunteer received only one stimulation to the right upper limb. The evaluation occurred before, 5 minutes after, and 20 minutes after needle withdrawal. The root mean square activity increased on the right side in the UT muscle for the SI8 and SI14 groups (F3,37 = 4.67; p < 0.025) at the 20-minute evaluation. The most vigorous response occurred on the contralateral side because the effects were maintained for 5 minutes after withdrawal (F3,37 = 4.52; p < 0.025). Both groups showed an increase in the UT muscle strength at the 20-minute evaluation (F3,37 = 3.41; p < 0.025). The CG and R3 groups did not show any changes. Our data indicate that SI a yang Meridian increases the UT muscle response.
-
Unilateral and Immediate Stimulation of Acupuncture Points Xiaohai (SI8) and Jianwaishu (SI14) of the Small Intestine Meridian Increases Electromyographic Activity and Strength in the Ipsilateral and Contralateral Upper Trapezius Muscle
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, 2016Co-Authors: Leandro L De Souza, Fernanda Lopes Buiatti De Araujo, Fernanda Machado Da Silva, Thais S Mucciaroni, Joao Eduardo De AraujoAbstract:We previously showed that a yin Meridian of the upper limb decreased electromyographic activity (root mean square) and muscle strength ipsilateral and contralateral to the side of stimulation. Here, we tested the upper trapezius (UT) muscle response after stimulation of a yang Meridian of the upper limb, the Small Intestine (SI). Thirty-eight healthy volunteers were randomized into the following groups: UT muscle (SI14), distant of the UT muscle (SI8), without stimulation (CG), and sham (R3). An acupuncturist certificated by the Brazilian Society of Physical Therapists and Acupuncturists performed the needle insertion. Each volunteer received only one stimulation to the right upper limb. The evaluation occurred before, 5 minutes after, and 20 minutes after needle withdrawal. The root mean square activity increased on the right side in the UT muscle for the SI8 and SI14 groups (F3,37 = 4.67; p
Ching-tien Peng - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
-
Safe needling depths of upper back acupoints in children: a retrospective study
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016Co-Authors: Yi-chun Ma, Ching-tien Peng, Yu-chuen HuangAbstract:Background Acupuncture is applied for treating numerous conditions in children, but few studies have examined the safe needling depth of acupoints in the pediatric population. In this study, we investigated the depths to which acupuncture needles can be inserted safely in the upper back acupoints of children and the variations in safe depth according to sex, age, weight, and body mass index (BMI). Methods We retrospectively studied computed tomography (CT) images of patients aged 4 to 18 years who underwent chest CT at China Medical University Hospital between December 2004 and May 2013. The safe depths of 23 upper back acupoints in the Governor Vessel (GV), Bladder Meridian (BL), Small Intestine Meridian (SI), Gallbladder Meridian (GB) and Spleen Meridian (SP) were measured directly from the CT images. The relationships between the safe depths of these acupoints and sex, age, body weight, and BMI were analyzed. Results The results indicated significant differences in safe needling depth between boys and girls in most upper back acupoints, except at BL42, BL44, BL45, BL46, GB21 and SP21. Safe depths differed significantly depending on age ( p
-
Safe needling depths of upper back acupoints in children: a retrospective study
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016Co-Authors: Yi-chun Ma, Ching-tien Peng, Yu-chuen HuangAbstract:Acupuncture is applied for treating numerous conditions in children, but few studies have examined the safe needling depth of acupoints in the pediatric population. In this study, we investigated the depths to which acupuncture needles can be inserted safely in the upper back acupoints of children and the variations in safe depth according to sex, age, weight, and body mass index (BMI). We retrospectively studied computed tomography (CT) images of patients aged 4 to 18 years who underwent chest CT at China Medical University Hospital between December 2004 and May 2013. The safe depths of 23 upper back acupoints in the Governor Vessel (GV), Bladder Meridian (BL), Small Intestine Meridian (SI), Gallbladder Meridian (GB) and Spleen Meridian (SP) were measured directly from the CT images. The relationships between the safe depths of these acupoints and sex, age, body weight, and BMI were analyzed. The results indicated significant differences in safe needling depth between boys and girls in most upper back acupoints, except at BL42, BL44, BL45, BL46, GB21 and SP21. Safe depths differed significantly depending on age (p
Leandro L De Souza - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
-
unilateral and immediate stimulation of acupuncture points xiaohai si8 and jianwaishu si14 of the Small Intestine Meridian increases electromyographic activity and strength in the ipsilateral and contralateral upper trapezius muscle
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, 2016Co-Authors: Leandro L De Souza, Fernanda Lopes Buiatti De Araujo, Fernanda Machado Da Silva, Thais S Mucciaroni, Joao Eduardo De AraujoAbstract:Abstract We previously showed that a yin Meridian of the upper limb decreased electromyographic activity (root mean square) and muscle strength ipsilateral and contralateral to the side of stimulation. Here, we tested the upper trapezius (UT) muscle response after stimulation of a yang Meridian of the upper limb, the Small Intestine (SI). Thirty-eight healthy volunteers were randomized into the following groups: UT muscle (SI14), distant of the UT muscle (SI8), without stimulation (CG), and sham (R3). An acupuncturist certificated by the Brazilian Society of Physical Therapists and Acupuncturists performed the needle insertion. Each volunteer received only one stimulation to the right upper limb. The evaluation occurred before, 5 minutes after, and 20 minutes after needle withdrawal. The root mean square activity increased on the right side in the UT muscle for the SI8 and SI14 groups ( F 3,37 = 4.67; p F 3,37 = 4.52; p F 3,37 = 3.41; p
-
unilateral and immediate stimulation of acupuncture points xiaohai si8 and jianwaishu si14 of the Small Intestine Meridian increases electromyographic activity and strength in the ipsilateral and contralateral upper trapezius muscle
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, 2016Co-Authors: Leandro L De Souza, Fernanda Lopes Buiatti De Araujo, Fernanda Machado Da Silva, Thais S Mucciaroni, Joao Eduardo De AraujoAbstract:We previously showed that a yin Meridian of the upper limb decreased electromyographic activity (root mean square) and muscle strength ipsilateral and contralateral to the side of stimulation. Here, we tested the upper trapezius (UT) muscle response after stimulation of a yang Meridian of the upper limb, the Small Intestine (SI). Thirty-eight healthy volunteers were randomized into the following groups: UT muscle (SI14), distant of the UT muscle (SI8), without stimulation (CG), and sham (R3). An acupuncturist certificated by the Brazilian Society of Physical Therapists and Acupuncturists performed the needle insertion. Each volunteer received only one stimulation to the right upper limb. The evaluation occurred before, 5 minutes after, and 20 minutes after needle withdrawal. The root mean square activity increased on the right side in the UT muscle for the SI8 and SI14 groups (F3,37 = 4.67; p < 0.025) at the 20-minute evaluation. The most vigorous response occurred on the contralateral side because the effects were maintained for 5 minutes after withdrawal (F3,37 = 4.52; p < 0.025). Both groups showed an increase in the UT muscle strength at the 20-minute evaluation (F3,37 = 3.41; p < 0.025). The CG and R3 groups did not show any changes. Our data indicate that SI a yang Meridian increases the UT muscle response.
-
Unilateral and Immediate Stimulation of Acupuncture Points Xiaohai (SI8) and Jianwaishu (SI14) of the Small Intestine Meridian Increases Electromyographic Activity and Strength in the Ipsilateral and Contralateral Upper Trapezius Muscle
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, 2016Co-Authors: Leandro L De Souza, Fernanda Lopes Buiatti De Araujo, Fernanda Machado Da Silva, Thais S Mucciaroni, Joao Eduardo De AraujoAbstract:We previously showed that a yin Meridian of the upper limb decreased electromyographic activity (root mean square) and muscle strength ipsilateral and contralateral to the side of stimulation. Here, we tested the upper trapezius (UT) muscle response after stimulation of a yang Meridian of the upper limb, the Small Intestine (SI). Thirty-eight healthy volunteers were randomized into the following groups: UT muscle (SI14), distant of the UT muscle (SI8), without stimulation (CG), and sham (R3). An acupuncturist certificated by the Brazilian Society of Physical Therapists and Acupuncturists performed the needle insertion. Each volunteer received only one stimulation to the right upper limb. The evaluation occurred before, 5 minutes after, and 20 minutes after needle withdrawal. The root mean square activity increased on the right side in the UT muscle for the SI8 and SI14 groups (F3,37 = 4.67; p