Orthogonal test on local temperature influenced by different parameters and manipulation types of An-pressing Xinshu (BL 15)

ConclusionThe An-pressing manipulation parameters that significantly affect the temperature difference are pressing force and time. The optimal combination of thermal effect parameters is pressing force of 2.5 kg, time of 7.5 min, and frequency of 10 times/min. The local thermal effect of the rhythmic An-pressing manipulation is significantly greater than of the continuous An-pressing manipulation.
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research