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The selected acupuncture points used in this study. |
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| Acupuncture points |
Location |
Needling manipulation |
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| Dubi (ST-35)1 |
In the depression of the lateral part of the patella ligament, when the knee is bent. |
Slightly towards the medial side*. |
| Medial Xiyan (Extra)1 |
In the depression of the medial part of the patella ligament, when the knee is bent. |
Slightly towards the lateral side**. |
| Trigger point2 |
At the level of the joint line, midpoint between the medial Xiyan and Ququan. |
Straight insertion*. |
| Ququan (Liv-8)2 |
At the medial end of the knee crease, in front of the semi-membranous muscle behind the lower end of the femur. |
Straight insertion**. |
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1First pair of elctrodes 2Second pair of electrodes *Stimulated with positive polarity at visit #1, 3, 5, 7,9,11 and negative polarity at visit #2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. **Stimulated with negative polarity at visit #1, 3, 5, 7,9,11 and positive polarity at visit #2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. | ||
Sangdee et al. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2002 2:3 doi:10.1186/1472-6882-2-3 |
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