The Effect of Electroacupuncture on Dynamic Balance during Stair Climbing for Elderly Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis.

Meijin HouXiangbin WangJiao YuShengxing FuFengjiao YangZhenhui LiYanxin Zhang Jing Tao

Published in: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (2020)

Based on the assessment results from the chosen patients with KOA, the TEA did not demonstrate a significant effect in improving the dynamic balance during stair negotiation in comparison with the MEA. This finding does not support EA as a conservative treatment to improve the dynamic balance in such patients.

Keyphrases

knee osteoarthritis
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
middle aged
spinal cord injury
spinal cord
brain injury
replacement therapy
community dwelling
clinical evaluation