MU Jie-dan, MA Liang-xiao, ZHANG Zhou, et al. A new idea for developing closed-loop feedback electrical acupoint stimulation devices based on classic acupuncture theory[J]. Acupuncture research, 2021, 46(6): 455-459.
DOI:
MU Jie-dan, MA Liang-xiao, ZHANG Zhou, et al. A new idea for developing closed-loop feedback electrical acupoint stimulation devices based on classic acupuncture theory[J]. Acupuncture research, 2021, 46(6): 455-459. DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20210115.
A new idea for developing closed-loop feedback electrical acupoint stimulation devices based on classic acupuncture theory
As one of the most widely used traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) treatment apparatus
the electric acu-point stimulation(such as electroacupuncture
transcutaneous acupoint electric stimulation
etc.) device plays an important role in improving the efficacy of acupuncture therapy and expanding its indications. The imbalance of human functional state has become an important factor affecting the health condition and quality of life. Acupuncture therapy has the advantage of regulating functional status of patients to restore the balance. Aiming at some problems of current acupuncture stimulation instruments in the stimulated depth
fuzzy range
lack of closed-loop feedback
insufficient combination with the theory of Chinese acupuncture-moxibustion
etc.
we
in the present paper
put forward a new way of thinking that the classical theory of "Deqi" of acupuncture should be combined with the modern bio-electronic technology
multimode signal acquisition technology
real-time feedback control techno-logy
etc.
in order to develop a series of effective
safe and comfortable integrated closed-loop feedback acupoint electrical sti-mulation devices. Interactions of multi-disciplines
reasonable coalesce between the medical treatment and theory
medical treatment and modern bioengineering techniques
as well as the integration of Chinese traditional and modern medicine will help promote the development of apparatuses of acupuncture-moxibustion for diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Such interdisciplinary efforts will make more contributions to the construction of healthy China and the health of all mankind.