| Objective To investigate the curative effect of midnight-noon ebb-flow with hour-prescription of points of acupoint application in the treatment of senile osteoporosis. Methods 83 cases of senile osteoporosis treated in our hospital from May 2014 to September 2015 were divided into observation group (n =41) and control group (n =42) according to the digital table method. Both groups received oral Caltrate D, the observation group was treated by midnight-noon ebb-flow with hour-prescription of points of acupoint application therapy, the control group was treated with conventional acupoint sticking therapy. Oswestry disability index, quality of life questionnaire and self-rating Anxiety Scale were used to evaluate dysfunction, quality of life and anxiety of the two groups before and after treatment. Results ODI and SAS scores of the two groups after treatment were significantly lower than those before treatment (P <0. 05). After 4 weeks treatment, the ODI and SAS scores in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group, and the scores of the 8 dimensions of physical function, physical pain, physical function, vitality, social ability, emotional function, mental health and general health were significantly higher in the observation group than the control group (P < 0. 05). Conclusion Midnight-noon ebb-flow with hour-prescription of points of acupoint application could improve dysfunction, reduce anxiety, and improve the level of quality of life in senile osteoporosis patients. It is worthy of wider clinical application. |