Back to Search
Start Over
Using multi-channel near-infrared spectroscopy to assess the effect of cupping therapy on the spatial hemodynamic response of the biceps muscle: A preliminary study.
- Source :
-
Journal of Back & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation . 2024, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p459-471. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
-
Abstract
- BACKGROUND: The local hemodynamic response after cupping therapy has been considered as a contributing factor for improving muscle tissue health; however, the effects of cupping pressure and duration on the spatial hemodynamic response have not been investigated. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate the hemodynamic response inside and outside the cupping cup under various pressures and durations of cupping therapy. METHODS: A 3-way factorial design with repeated measures was used to investigate the main and interaction effects of the location (areas inside and outside the cup), pressure (- 225 and - 300 mmHg) and duration (5 and 10 min) on the hemodynamic response of the biceps muscle. A functional near-infrared spectroscopy was used to assess hemodynamic changes in 18 participants. RESULTS: A significant three-way interaction of the location, pressure, and duration factors was observed in oxyhemoglobin (p = 0.023), deoxy-hemoglobin (p = 0.013), and blood volume (p = 0.013). A significant increase was observed in oxyhemoglobin, blood volume, and oxygenation compared to pre-cupping (p < 0.05) in the area outside the cup. CONCLUSION: Our findings indicate that an appropriate combination of cupping pressure and duration can effectively affect the spatial hemodynamic response of the biceps. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10538127
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Back & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176365972
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3233/BMR-230158