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[Thinking on acupuncture finger force in the acupuncture quantity study].

Ya-Jing Wang1, Jian Liu, Xiao-Nong Fan

  • 1Graduate School, Tianjin University of TCM, Tianjin 300193, China.

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
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Acupuncture finger force is crucial for quantitative acupuncture studies but remains under-researched. Further investigation and instrument development are needed to advance acupuncture research and practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative and Complementary Medicine
  • Biomedical Engineering

Context:

  • Acupuncture is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine.
  • Quantitative studies in acupuncture are essential for standardization and validation.
  • Finger force is a critical, yet under-explored, parameter in acupuncture practice.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the necessity of quantitative research on acupuncture finger force.
  • To identify the current research gaps in acupuncture finger force.
  • To advocate for enhanced research and instrumentation in this area.

Summary:

  • A review of the past 20 years of literature reveals limited and scattered research on finger force during acupuncture.
  • Acupuncture finger force is identified as a weak link in the broader quantitative study of acupuncture.

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  • There is a need to strengthen theoretical and experimental research, as well as instrument development for measuring acupuncture finger force.

    • Impact:

    • Elevating the scientific rigor of acupuncture research.
    • Promoting the modernization and internationalization of acupuncture and moxibustion.
    • Expanding the application of acupuncture finger force measurement instruments in education and research.