Effect of neurogenic acupoint cupping on high sensitive C-reactive protein and pain perception in female chronic pelvic pain: A randomized controlled trial |
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Authors: | Khadiga S Abdulaziz Rehab Tareq Mohamad Lama Saad El-Din Mahmoud Tarek Abdel Azim Ramzy Doaa A Osman |
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Institution: | 1.Department of Physical Therapy For Woman’s Health, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt;2.Department of Physiotherapy, Family Medicine Unit, Health Affairs Directorate - 6th Of October (Ministry of health), Giza, Egypt;3.Department of Physical Therapy For Neuromuscular Disorders and its surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, October 6 University, Egypt;4.Department of Clinical and Chemical Pathology, Faculty of medicine, Cairo University, Egypt |
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Abstract: | Objectives:To determine the effect of neurogenic acupoint dry cupping therapy on high sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level, pain perception & intensity, and life impact of pelvic pain in women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP), with regard to the biological and neurophysiological impacts of dry cupping on acupoint.Methods:Thirty women with CPP were randomly divided into two equal groups; the study group received dry cupping on neurogenic acupoints plus lifestyle modifications for 8 weeks (n=15), while the control group received only lifestyle modifications for 8 weeks (n=15). Women were assessed pre- and post-rehabilitation program with the hs-CRP blood test, the short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ), and the pelvic pain impact questionnaire (PPIQ).Results:Comparing both groups post-treatment revealed that there were significant reductions in levels of hs-CRP, and scores of SF-MPQ & PPIQ (p<0.05) in the study group compared with the control group. Also, there were significant positive correlations between hs-CRP and both SF-MPQ “Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Present Pain Intensity (PPI) index & Pain Rating Index (PRI)” and PPIQ (p<0.05).Conclusion:Neurogenic acupoint cupping therapy had significantly improving effects on the degree of inflammation, pain perception & intensity, and life impact of pelvic pain in women with CPP. |
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Keywords: | C-Reactive Protein Dry Cupping Female Chronic Pelvic Pain Neurogenic Acupoint Pain Perception |
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