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Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to ascertain the impact of acupressure on pain perception, functional status, and overall quality of life in individuals afflicted with knee OA.
Methods: The research was executed as an experimental study employing both pre- and post-test assessments, featuring a control group. Ninety participants were divided into 2 groups: acupressure and control. The acupressure intervention was administered twice weekly, once daily, for a duration of 4 weeks, totaling eight sessions. It adhered to the guidelines for acupuncture application as outlined by the researcher, targeting 6 specific acupuncture points. Data were collected both before and after the acupressure sessions, utilizing assessment tools such as the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), and the Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC).
Results: The study was conducted with a total of 90 participants, comprising 45 individuals in the acupressure group (comprising 88.9% females, with a mean age of 62.88 ± 9.55 years) and 45 individuals in the control group (also comprising 88.9% females, with a mean age of 58.93 ± 10.19 years). Before the acupressure intervention, the acupressure group exhibited higher scores in pain, stiffness, and physical function compared to the control group. Nevertheless, after the interventions, a noteworthy enhancement was detected in the VAS scores, WOMAC scores, and SF-36 scores within the acupressure group (P < .001).
Conclusion: In conclusion, acupressure was found to reduce pain severity and enhance the functional status and quality of life in patients diagnosed with knee OA.
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The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT) is an international and interdisciplinary journal dedicated to the advancement of conservative health care principles and practices. The JMPT is the premier biomedical publication in the chiropractic profession and publishes peer reviewed, research articles and the Journal''s editorial board includes leading researchers from around the world.
The Journal publishes original primary research and review articles of the highest quality in relevant topic areas. The JMPT addresses practitioners and researchers needs by adding to their clinical and basic science knowledge and by informing them about relevant issues that influence health care practices.
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