Effect of acupuncture at ST36 on motor cortical excitation and inhibition

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Authors

Zhongguang Sun · Shanghai University of Sport

Yan‐Ling Pi · Punan Hospital

Jian Zhang · Shanghai University of Sport

Miao Wang · Shanghai University of Sport

Jun Zou · Shanghai University of Sport

Wei Wu · Shanghai University of Sport

Abstract

Acupuncture at ST36 increased motor cortical excitation and had an effect on the remaining needle phase. Deqi sensation was correlated with MEP amplitude. Acupuncture at ST36 also decreased motor cortical inhibition.

Topics & Keywords

Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Brain and Behavior

Volume 9, Issue 9, pp. e01370-e01370

DOI: 10.1002/brb3.1370

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