Journal of Acupuncture Research

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Acupuncture Treatment for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

  • Park, Jae Eun (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Woo Young (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Soo Jin (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Oh, Da Yoon (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Min Cheol (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Jeon, Myung Kyu (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Hyeon Jin (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Ahn, Jae Young (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Yang, Su Hyeon (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Choi, Yun Young (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Shin, Na Young (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Nam, Hye Jin (Department of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology of Korean Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital)
  • Received : 2021.04.08
  • Accepted : 2021.07.07
  • Published : 2021.08.31
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Abstract

To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment for shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) a literature review was conducted of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) where acupuncture was used as an intervention for patients diagnosed with SIS. Relevant clinical studies (N = 181) were retrieved from several databases based on the inclusion/exclusion criteria, and the interventions and results were analyzed. Six RCTs were selected to review based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. In all 6 studies, the acupuncture treatment group showed significant positive changes in indicators evaluating pain, disability, and quality of life. A significant decrease in the evaluation indicators (Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, numeric rating scale, Visual Analogue Scale, Constant Murley Shoulder Assessment Score, patient's global assessment, and doctor's global assessment) and a significant increase in the questionnaire scores (UCLA, AL-score, EuroQol 5 Dimension Self-Report Questionnaire, and disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand) were observed. In addition, 1 study showed similar improvements in pain and quality of life measures in the acupuncture group and corticosteroid injection group. No major side effects were reported. Acupuncture may be an effective and safe treatment for SIS however, further RCTs are required.

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