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Addition of Electroacupuncture to Physical Therapy Improves Pain and Function in Back Pain Patients
April 2021
Addition of Electroacupuncture to Physical Therapy Improves Pain and Function in Back Pain Patients
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Multicentre randomised controlled clinical trial of electroacupuncture with usual care for patients with non-acute pain after back surgery
Br J Anaesth. 2021 Mar;126(3): 692-699.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred and eight patients with non-acute low back pain after back surgery were randomized to receive 4 weeks of physical therapy and education with electroacupuncture treatment (n=54) or without acupuncture treatment (n=54). The primary outcome of interest was pain scores on a 100 point Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes of interest included the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), the...
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