Effects of Pulsatile Cupping on Body Pain and Quality of Life in People with Suboptimal Health: A Randomized Controlled Exploratory Trial

摘要

Objective: The curative effect of pneumatic pulsatile cupping on pain has been shown. This study was conducted to investigate effects of the pulsating frequency of pneumatic pulsatile cupping, compared with traditional cupping (TC), on body pain and quality of life (QoL) in people with suboptimal health status (SHS). Materials and Methods: Ninety-six participants with SHS were randomized to low-frequency (LF; n - 24) or high-frequency (HF; rc = 24) pulsating cupping, traditional cupping (TC; n = 24), or wait-list (WL; ;? = 24) groups. The LF, HF, and TC groups received 4 sessions of cupping over 2 weeks. Visual analogue scale (VAS; 0-100 mm) pain level and Short-Form-36 (SF-36) QoL measurements were taken before and after the intervention.