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Resumen: Se realizó un estudio para demostrar la eficacia y eficiencia de la acupuntura (método
Tan) en el modo de caminar y calidad de vida en pacientes con esclerosis múltiple (EM). El
presente estudio se desarrolló en asociación con la delegación de Coímbra de la Sociedade
Portuguesa de Esclerose Múltipla (SPEM), donde se seleccionó a 2 pacientes según los
siguientes criterios de inclusión: pacientes con diagnóstico de EM de tipo recaída-remisión
y pacientes con diagnóstico de EM hace 5 an˜ os o más y que actualmente no están bajo
ningún tratamiento médico, fisiátrico o de Medicina Tradicional China, con participación
directa en el proceso de marcha de cada paciente. La evaluación de la eficacia de la
acupuntura tuvo lugar en las instalaciones de la delegación de Coímbra de la SPEM. En este
estudio se utilizaron 2 escalas: la escala de marcha de 25 pies (T25FW, Timed 25-Foot Walk)
y la escala de calidad de vida para pacientes con EM (MSIS-29, 29-item Multiple Sclerosis
Impact Scale). Después de la sesión de acupuntura Tan, el valor de la mejoría del tiempo
de marcha y la puntuación de dolor indicó un 9,884 y un 80% respectivamente en el primer
paciente y un 19,704 y un 60% en el segundo. Por otra parte, en relación con la calidad de
vida, la mejora registró un 25,71% en el primer paciente y un 36% en el segundo.
Abstract: This study was conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of acupuncture Tan Method of improving gait and quality of life in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. This study was developed in partnership with the Portuguese Society Multiple Sclerosis, delegation of Coimbra. Two (2) patients wereselected according to the following inclusion criteria: patients with Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis of relapsing-remitting type and patients diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis five (5) or more years ago and who are currently not following any medical, physiatric or Chinese Medicine treatment, with direct involvement in the gait of each patient. The evaluation of the effectiveness of acupuncture took place in the facilities of the Portuguese Society of Multiple Sclerosis, delegation of Coimbra. Two scales were used: the scales named Timed 25-FootWalk and The Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29). After Tan’s acupuncture session, the value of improvement of time of gait and score of pain was 9.884% and 80% for patient one and 19,704% and 60% for patient two. Regarding the quality of life, the improvement stood at 25.71% for patient one and 36% for patient two.
Abstract: This study was conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of acupuncture Tan Method of improving gait and quality of life in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. This study was developed in partnership with the Portuguese Society Multiple Sclerosis, delegation of Coimbra. Two (2) patients wereselected according to the following inclusion criteria: patients with Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis of relapsing-remitting type and patients diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis five (5) or more years ago and who are currently not following any medical, physiatric or Chinese Medicine treatment, with direct involvement in the gait of each patient. The evaluation of the effectiveness of acupuncture took place in the facilities of the Portuguese Society of Multiple Sclerosis, delegation of Coimbra. Two scales were used: the scales named Timed 25-FootWalk and The Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29). After Tan’s acupuncture session, the value of improvement of time of gait and score of pain was 9.884% and 80% for patient one and 19,704% and 60% for patient two. Regarding the quality of life, the improvement stood at 25.71% for patient one and 36% for patient two.
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Esclerosis múltiple Acupuntura Medicina Tradicional China Marcha Multiple sclerosis Acupuncture Traditional Chinese medicine Walking Esclerose múltipla Acupunctura Medicina tradicional Chinesa Caminhada
Citation
Loureiro, R., Vieira, M., Paulo, F., & Martins, C. (2017). Los efectos del método de acupuntura Tan en la actividad locomotora de pacientes con esclerosis múltiple: Reporte de 2 casos clínicos. Revista Internacional de Acupuntura, 11(1), 7-11. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.acu.2017.01.001
Publisher
Elsevier