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WorksheetsElectroacupuncture Review 2
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Electroacupuncture integrates traditional needle techniques with electrical stimulation to enhance therapeutic effects.
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Electroacupuncture was developed as a response to traditional practices and emerging biomedical technologies.
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While the foundational principles of Qi flow, meridian theory, and pattern differentiation remain central, electroacupuncture introduces a new layer of physiological interaction by:
stimulating nerves with controlled electrical impulses
stimulating muscles with controlled electrical impulses
stimulating connective tissues with controlled electrical impulses
all of the above
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Perspective, electroacupuncture:
Enhance the movement of Qi and Blood, clearing stagnation and promoting the smooth flow through meridians.
Helps to 'awaken' areas with Qi blockage and reinforce areas of deficiency, depending on the frequency and intensity used.
It strengthens the connection between acupoints and their corresponding organ systems, amplifying the therapeutic intent of the treatment.
All of these.
From a Biomedical Perspective, electroacupuncture:
Stimulates afferent nerve fibers, triggering the release of neurotransmitters like endorphins, enkephalins, serotonin, and dopamine, which play roles in pain modulation and mood regulation.
Promotes neuroplasticity, supporting nerve regeneration and functional recovery in cases of neurological impairment.
Improves microcirculation, reduces inflammation, and modulates the activity of the autonomic nervous system.
All of these.
The frequency (Hz) in electroacupuncture refers specifically to the rate at which electrical impulses (or 'shocks') are delivered, measured in Hertz (Hz). This represents the number of electrical pulses per second.
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What are the specific mechanisms by which low-frequency stimulation promotes pain relief and muscle relaxation in conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic back pain, post-stroke spasticity? Pick 2 of these.
Low frequency (1-4 Hz) release of endorphins and enkephalins, making it effective for chronic pain, neuropathic pain, and muscle relaxation.
Helps Kidney Qi Deficiency with Blood Stasis
Stimulates slow-conducting nerve fibers (C fibers), resulting in long-lasting pain relief
None of these
What are the specific mechanisms by which medium - frequency (10–50 Hz) stimulation can promote muscle rehabilitation, recovery from injury, and improve local circulation? Select 2 of these.
It can balance both muscle stimulation and nerve modulation.
Enhances nerve regeneration and reduces neuropathic pain.
It is recommended in sports injuries, tendonitis, and mild nerve compression syndromes.
None of these
What are the specific mechanisms by which High Frequency (80–100 Hz) can stimulate the release of dynorphins, which have fast-acting analgesic?
It is effective for acute pain, inflammation, and conditions with sharp, intense symptoms.
It targets A-delta fibers, providing rapid but short-lived pain relief.
It is effective for migraines, acute neck pain, and postoperative pain.
All of these.
What are the guidelines for safely adjusting stimulation intensity during treatments for conditions like muscle atrophy rehabilitation? There are three correct answers.
Patient’s comfort.
Stimulating nerves with controlled electrical impulses.
Patient should feel a mild to moderate tingling or tapping feeling.
Intensity can be increased gradually, for instance, in muscle atrophy rehabilitation.
Identify Waveform Types.
Continuous Wave: Provides steady stimulation, commonly used for muscle relaxation and pain relief.
Dense-Disperse Wave: Alternates between low and high frequencies, used to prevent nerve adaptation and enhance analgesic effects.
Intermittent Wave: Delivers bursts of stimulation, effective for stimulating muscle contractions and nerve reactivation in cases of paralysis.
All of these.
Where would you place needles for Local Point Pairing for knee osteoarthritis?
For knee osteoarthritis, electrodes might be placed on ST36 and GB60 to stimulate the knee joint directly.
For knee osteoarthritis, electrodes might be placed on ST35 (Dubi) and GB34 (Yanglingquan) to stimulate the knee joint directly.
For knee osteoarthritis, electrodes might be placed on ST30 and GB43 to stimulate the knee joint directly.
For knee osteoarthritis, electrodes might be placed on ST20 (Dubi) and GB40 to stimulate the knee joint directly.
Where would you place needles for Distal-Local Combinations to treat sciatica to regulate systemic Qi flow and targeted symptoms?
In helping to treat sciatica, needles may be placed locally along the Bladder meridian with additional stimulation at distal points like UB60.
In helping to treat sciatica, needles may be placed locally along the Bladder meridian with additional stimulation at distal points like UB 23.
In helping to treat sciatica, needles may be placed locally along the Bladder meridian with additional stimulation at distal points like UB 22.
In helping to treat sciatica, needles may be placed locally along the Bladder meridian with additional stimulation at distal points like UB62 (Shenmai).
List Contraindications for electroacupuncture.
Pacemakers, Arrhythmias or Implantable Devices
May trigger seizures in susceptible individuals.
Pregnancy especially on the abdomen, lower back, and specific acupuncture points like LI4, SP6, BL60.
All of these.
Clinical Applications: Electroacupuncture helps pain management with chronic pain syndromes at low-frequency stimulation by promoting endorphins, and acute injuries and inflammation at high-frequency stimulation by reducing pain and swelling?
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Clinical Applications: What kind of Neurological Disorders can electroacupuncture assist with? Pick two answers.
Stroke rehabilitation: Improves motor recovery, reduces spasticity, and supports Neuroplasticity.
Frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sciatica: Relieves muscle tension, improves joint mobility, and reduces pain.
Post-surgical rehabilitation: Promotes tissue healing and restores function.
Peripheral neuropathy: Enhances nerve regeneration and reduces neuropathic pain.
Clinical Applications: What kind of Muscular Conditions can electroacupuncture assist with? Pick two answers.
Stroke rehabilitation: Improves motor recovery, reduces spasticity, and supports Neuroplasticity.
Frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sciatica: Relieves muscle tension, improves joint mobility, and reduces pain.
Post-surgical rehabilitation: Promotes tissue healing and restores function.
Peripheral neuropathy: Enhances nerve regeneration and reduces neuropathic Pain.
Clinical Applications: What kind of Internal Condition Applications can electroacupuncture assist with? Pick two answers.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Regulates autonomic nervous system activity to help improve gastrointestinal motility.
Frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sciatica: Relieves muscle tension, improves joint mobility, and reduces pain.
Post-surgical rehabilitation: Promotes tissue healing and restores function.
Hypertension: Modulates sympathetic nerve activity, contributing to blood pressure regulation.
Tonification (Bu Fa) Techniques are used when a patient exhibits fatigue, weak pulse, spontaneous sweating, pale complexion, and Qi collapse. Bu Fa can strengthen Qi, Blood, Yin, or Yang and restore proper physiological function.
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Which Key Elements of Tonification helps Qi gently gather at the point?
Slow, steady insertion
Clockwise rotation
Closing the hole
Which Key Elements of Tonification helps strengthen the energy in the area?
Slow, steady insertion
Clockwise rotation
Closing the hole
Which Key Elements of Tonification helps prevent Qi from escaping after removal?
Slow, steady insertion
Clockwise rotation
Closing the hole
The most Common Tonification Points are:
ST36 (Zusanli) → Boosts Spleen and Stomach Qi
CV4, CV6 (Qihai) → Strengthens Kidney and Yuan Qi (CV6 is more moving)
SP6 (Sanyinjiao) → Nourishes Blood and Yin
UB23 (Shenshu) → Tonifies Kidney Yang
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The most Common Sedation Points are:
LV3 (Taichong) → Moves Liver Qi and reduces irritability
LI4 (Hegu) → Clears excess in the upper body and face
GB34 (Yanglingquan) → Resolves Damp-Heat and softens Liver tension
ST40 (Fenglong) → Drains Phlegm accumulation
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Sedation (Xie Fa) Techniques are used when there is excess, such as pain, fullness, fever, irritability, or congestion. The goal is to reduce stagnation, clear pathogenic factors, and restore the smooth movement of Qi.
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Which Key Elements of Sedation Quickly breaks up stagnant Qi?
Rapid insertion
Counterclockwise rotation
Leaving the hole open
Which Key Elements of Sedation Moves excess Qi outward?
Rapid insertion
Counterclockwise rotation
Leaving the hole open
Which Key Elements of Sedation Allows pathogenic Qi to escape?
Rapid insertion
Counterclockwise rotation
Leaving the hole open
