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[Clinical observation on acupuncture for treatment of central obesity].

Zhao Hai-yin

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OBJECTIVE: To observe and evaluate objective therapeutic effect of acupuncture on central obesity. METHODS: Thirty-two cases of central obesity were treated with body acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture, ear point tapping, TDP radiation, and changes of WC, WHR and body mass index (BMI) before and after treatment were observed. RESULTS: The clinical total effective rate was 84.4%, and WC, WHR and BMI decreased (P<0.001). CONCLUSION: Acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture, ear point tapping, TDP radiation has a better therapeutic effect on central obesity.

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Key concepts: Medicine, Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Body mass index, Obesity, Therapeutic effect, Acupuncture therapy, Physical therapy