366 Is acupuncture effective in treating symphysiolysis?

To assess whether acupuncture can decrease symphysiolysis pain and improve functioning in pregnant women with The study was prospective, randomized, controlled, crossover observer-blind. Forty of the recruited 56 symphysiolisis completed study. Mean age 30.1 years (SD 5.13); they were at 24 weeks’ gestation or later (mean 31.1 weeks, SD 5.8); tested positive for straight-leg elevation (SLE); had pain/sensitivity >5 on Numeric Rating Scale (NRS).Using a randomized list, acupuncturist performed real sham (RA SA). 30 minutes later, scored their pain. Improvement under 3 NRS points defined as failure. Patients crossed over next treatment — those previously given RA receiving SA, vice versa. Women who improvement above responders, continued same treatment. main outcome measure change intensity, assessed by from baseline to end. Secondary outcomes Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire(MODQ) values In (NRS=7.0 SD), reduced intensity significantly greater than SA (3.5 vs. 6.5, p<0.001). Baseline mean MODQ 46.7 ± 23.3 group; hours after first treatment, it 60.6 13.1 (p=0.19). Pre-treatment group 57.3 18.7; 40.5 12.8 (p=0.01). is an effective therapeutic approach decreasing pelvic improving daily functioning.View Large Image Figure ViewerDownload Hi-res image Download (PPT)