Network Analysis of Acupuncture Points Used in the Treatment of Low Back Pain

Background. The appropriate selection of acupoints is fundamental to obtain a therapeutic effect from clinical acupuncture. Objective. Using a network analysis method, we investigated the acupoints that are combined to treat low back pain (LBP). Methods. To analyze the patterns of the combinations o...

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Main Authors: Soon-Ho Lee, Chang-Eop Kim, In-Seon Lee, Won-Mo Jung, Hong-Gee Kim, Hyunchul Jang, Sang-Jeong Kim, Hyejung Lee, Hi-Joon Park, Younbyoung Chae
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/402180