Table 1.
Parameter of four different MA manipulations.
MA manipulation | Frequency (Hz) | Operation of MA | Depth (mm) | Duration time (second) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lifting-inserting manipulation | 0.5 1 2 3 |
Neutral reinforcement and reduction | 5–7 | 120 |
MA, manual acupuncture. Neutral reinforcement and reduction (see [24]), needle body is perpendicular to the skin, and the force and amplitude of displacement of lifting and inserting are uniform and the distance of lifting and inserting is 2-3 mm.