Objective: To evaluate the effects of the intelligent-turtle massage on the physical symptoms and immune functions in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Methods: 182 cases of CFS were randomly divided into an experimental group of 91 cases treated by the intelligent-turtle massage, and a control group of 91 cases treated with the conventional massage method. After 2 courses of treatment, the therapeutic effects were statistically analyzed with the accumulated score for the improved clinical symptoms; and the changes of IgA, IgM and IgG were compared in 96 cases. Results: There was a significant difference between the two groups in the accumulated scores for improvement of the symptoms (P<0.05). A remarkable difference was found in the therapeutic effect. And there was a significant difference in the IgA, IgM and IgG levels between the two groups (P<0.05). Conclusion: The intelligent-turtle massage is an effective therapy for relieving the physical symptoms of CFS, and it may show certain effects on the immune functions.
第一作者机构:[1]Guangzhou TCM Univ, Hosp 1, Guangzhou 510405, Guangdong, Peoples R China
推荐引用方式(GB/T 7714):
Wang Ji-hong,Chai Tie-qu,Lin Guo-hua,et al.Effects of the Intelligent-Turtle Massage on the Physical Symptoms and Immune Functions in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome[J].JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE.2009,29(1):24-28.doi:10.1016/S0254-6272(09)60026-1.
APA:
Wang Ji-hong,Chai Tie-qu,Lin Guo-hua&Luo Lin.(2009).Effects of the Intelligent-Turtle Massage on the Physical Symptoms and Immune Functions in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE,29,(1)
MLA:
Wang Ji-hong,et al."Effects of the Intelligent-Turtle Massage on the Physical Symptoms and Immune Functions in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome".JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE 29..1(2009):24-28