Effects of Shaolin Neigong on the strength and stability of the forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation

• Published in: Journal of acupuncture and tuina science 2021-12, Vol.19 (6), p.411-418
• Main Authors: Yang, Fei, Song, Xiao-dan, Bai, Wei-jie, Fan, Yue-xian, Chen, Zi-long, Zhang, Yan, Yang, Li-yun, Li, Jin-long
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Acupuncture; Basic Study; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Statistical significance
• ISSN: 1672-3597; 1993-0399
• DOI: 10.1007/s11726-021-1278-0

Objective To collect, compare and analyze the changes in the strength and stability of the forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation before and after the training in Shaolin Neigong (internal Qigong). Methods Ninety first-year undergraduates were randomized into three groups using the random number table method, with 30 people in each group. The Gongfa (Qigong method) group received training in both Shaolin Neigong and forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation. The manipulation group only received training in forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation. The control group only received training in forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation for one week. The ZTC-1 intelligent Tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage) manipulation parameter detection system was used to collect the wave crest, wave trough, and crest-trough difference of the strength and frequency of the forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation on the Z-axis (up and down), X-axis (left and right) and Y-axis (backward and forward) at weeks one, five and ten from the three groups. The collected data were then processed and analyzed. Results The intra-group comparisons showed statistical significance in the Gongfa group and manipulation group ( P 0.05). The between-group comparisons showed statistical significance among the three groups at weeks five and ten ( P