Nikolovska, Lence and Bojcevska, Evgenija (2019) Effects of acupuncture in the treatment of distortion of the articulatio talocruralis. International Journal Scientific Papers, 30 (4). pp. 989-993. ISSN 2545 – 4439
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Abstract
The ankle units the under knee with the thalus of the foot. Because of the function performed by articulatio talocruralis, is most often exposed to injuries.
Articulatio talocruralis has a complex anatomical structure (bones, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments, muscles) that biomechanically function harmoniously. In sprain or distortion Articulatio talocruralis disorders of the overall biomechanics of the joint occur, followed by severe pain, swelling, redness, bruising, limited movements and inability of the person to stand or walk. It should be determine whether the swelling is intra or extra capsular. The extracapsular swelling occurs only on one side of the achilles tendon, while the intracapsular occurs on both sides. If the articulatio talocruralis swell during the day and overnight the swelling reduces, it is indicative of venous failure caused by inadequate work of the muscle.
The first phase of treatment involves the period from 48-72 hours after the occurrence of the injury and the second phase of treatment includes a bandage for 3-5-weeks, that will provide stabilization and support without further passivated the musculature.
The conservative treatment of a distortion of the ankle involves treatment with: RICE protocol, physical therapy and kinesitherapy. The RICE protocol includes: rest, ice, compression and elevation.
Acupuncture is used and applied in injuries of the ankle. Acupuncture as an ankle treatment is often used, it is safe and has no side effects. The acupuncture points involved in the treatment are located on the lower limb, ankle and foot. By stimulating the acupuncture points, the pain and swelling is relieved, the blockade in the meridians is removed and the Qi energy flow is improved. Treatment for acute and chronic injuries is almost the same except for the intensity of the needle manipulation. Acupuncture points that are applied in the treatment of distorsio of the ankle are located on meridians of: Gall bladder (Gall Bladder - GB), Bladder (Bladder - BL), Liver (Liver-LV), spleen (Spleen - SP), Stomach (ST) and Kidney (KI).
Keywords: ankle, injuries, аcupuncture, distal points, local points.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | Medical and Health Sciences > Other medical sciences |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Medical Science |
| Depositing User: | Lence Nikolovska |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Nov 2019 09:04 |
| Last Modified: | 07 Nov 2019 09:04 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/22810 |
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