[Effects of thunder-fire moxibustion on balance function and musculoskeletal metabolism in female patients of primary osteoporosis with low muscle mass].

Objective: To observe the effects of thunder-fire moxibustion on the balance function and musculoskeletal metabolism in female patients of primary osteoporosis (POP) with low muscle mass.

Methods: Sixty female patients of POP with low muscle mass were randomly divided into an observation group (30 cases, 5 cases dropped out) and a control group (30 cases, 2 cases dropped out). The patients in the control group were treated with oral administration of Caltrate D (1.

Research and Optimization of Extrusion Tap Structure Based on Numerical Simulation and Experimental Analysis.

In order to enhance the quality of thread processing by tap, a systematic analysis of its forming mechanism and factors affecting forming quality is conducted. Effects of the number of edges, the amount of shovel back, the extrusion cone, the calibration part and the extrusion cone angle on the torque and temperature are achieved by finite element analysis and experiments. From the perspective of reducing torque and temperature during the forming process, the optimal combination of tap structural parameters for machining M22×2 internal threads on 42CrMo4 high-strength steel are further obtained through orthogonal optimization.

Regular sling core stabilization training improves bone density based on calcium and vitamin D supplementation.

Background: Primary osteoporosis refers to a disease of aging characterized by reduced bone mass, damage to bone tissue microarchitecture, and predisposition to fracture.Sling core stabilization training emphasizes activating the deep local muscles of the spine under unstable conditions, and enhancing the body's balance and control during exercise.

Case Presentation: A 70-year-old female went to the Acupuncture and Rehabilitation Department due to low back pain caused by osteoporosis.

[Effects of thunder-fire moxibustion on the motor function in the patients of osteoporosis with low skeletal muscle mass： a randomized controlled trial].

Objective: To observe the effects of thunder-fire moxibustion on the visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Young's modulus of multifidus and 6 m walking speed in the patients of osteoporosis with low skeletal muscle mass.

Methods: Sixty patients of osteoporosis with low skeletal muscle mass were randomly divided into a medication group (30 cases) and a medication+thunder-fire moxibustion group (30 cases). In the medication group, caltrate was prescribed for oral administration, 2 tablets/day （600 mg/tablet）, for 4 weeks.

[Effect of moxibustion of "Ganshu"(BL18) and "Shenshu" (BL23) on musculoskeletal interaction in osteoporosis rats].

Objective: To observe the effect of moxibustion of "Ganshu" (BL18)and "Shenshu" (BL23) on bone mineral density (BMD), biomechanics, bone metabolism and musculoskeletal morphology of osteoporosis (OP) rats, so as to explore its mechanism underlying treatment of OP via bone-muscle interaction.

Methods: Thirty-two female SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation, OP model, moxibustion and medication (nilestriol) groups, with 8 rats in each group. For rats of the sham operation group, a small amount of fat around the ovaries was removed, and those of the other 3 groups received removal of bila-teral ovaries for establishing OP model.

[Electroacupuncture on motor function in patients with primary osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial].

Objective: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture on motor function and muscle state in patients with primary osteoporosis (POP).

Methods: A total of 60 female patients with POP were randomized into an observation group (30 cases, 1 case dropped off) and a control group (30 cases, 1 case dropped off). On the basis of adjusting lifestyle, caltrate was given orally in the control group, 2 pills a day for 4 weeks.

Bioinformatics Analysis of the Molecular Mechanism and Potential Treatment Target of Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects the spinal joints, sacroiliac joints, and adjacent soft tissues. We conducted bioinformatics analysis to explore the molecular mechanism related to AS pathogenesis and uncover novel potential molecular targets for the treatment of AS. The profiles of GSE25101, containing gene expression data extracted from the blood of 16 AS patients and 16 matched controls, were acquired from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database.

Corrigendum to "Effects of Nonpharmacological Interventions on Balance Function in Patients with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials".

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Effects of Nonpharmacological Interventions on Balance Function in Patients with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Objective: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of nonpharmacological interventions in improving balance function of patients with osteoporosis or osteopenia using network meta-analysis (NMA).

Methods: We searched seven databases (PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, CKNI, Wanfang Data, VIP, and CBM) for relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to August 31, 2020. Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Time Up and Go Test (TUGT) were used as outcome measures.

Comparing the efficacy of non-invasive physical therapy in improving pain and joint function of knee osteoarthritis: A protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Background: The incidence of knee osteoarthritis is increasing year by year, which seriously affects people's quality of life, especially the elderly, and has become a major public health problem. A lot of evidence shows that physical therapy has advantages in the treatment of knee joints, but there are a number of physical therapy schemes, and the efficacy of each scheme is different. This study will evaluate the clinical efficacy of different physical therapy regimens in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) by means of network meta-analysis.

[Effect of thunder-fire moxibustion combined with vibration training on low back pain of primary osteoporosis].

Objective: To compare the therapeutic effect of thunder-fire moxibustion combined with vibration training and simple vibration training on low back pain of primary osteoporosis by 's modulus of ultrasonic wave, and seek an objective evaluating method.

Methods: A total of 60 patients were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 30 cases in each one. The patients in the two groups were treated with vibration training using whole body vibration treatment bed.

Effect of Thunder-Fire Moxibustion on Pain, Quality of Life, and Tension of Multifidus in Patients with Primary Osteoporosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

BACKGROUND Primary osteoporosis is a common disease among postmenopausal women and the elderly; low back pain is the most typical clinical manifestation an is the primary reason for a clinic visit, and directly affects patients' quality of life. Anti-osteoporosis medications have undesirable side effects, and many kinds of special traditional Chinese moxibustion methods have been widely used in the clinical treatment of osteoporosis low back pain. The purpose of this study was to observe whether thunder-fire moxibustion therapy, compared to calcium supplements alone, can ease osteoporosis low back pain, improve quality of life, and reduce tension of the multifidus.

[Effect of Acupuncture Combined Physical Training and Relearning on Stroke Rehabilitation: a Multi-center Randomized Controlled Clinical Study].

Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture combined physical training and relearning on stroke patients.

Methods: A multi-center, randomized controlled trial design was adopted. A total of 364 stroke patients were recruited and randomly assigned to the experimental group (184 cases) and the control group (180 cases).