Objective To evaluate the efficacy of the proprioceptive sensibility reflexotherapy by tendon acupuncture needling at trigger points for patients with proprioceptive disorder of cervical vertigo.Methods Seventy-nine patients with proprioceptive disorder of cervical vertigo were randomly assigned into a treatment group(42 cases)and a control group(37 cases).Patients in the treatment group received the proprioceptive sensibility reflexotherapy with tendon acupuncture at trigger points in the neck.And those in the control group were given traditional traction

massage and intermediate frequency electro therapy.All the treatment was given for 2 courses

once a day and 10 days as a course.The cervical vertigo symptom and function

the joint position error(JPE)and stability index(ST)before and after treatment were observed in the two groups and the effects were evaluated.Results The cervical vertigo symptom and function were improved

JPE and ST decreased after treatment in the two groups(all P<0.05)

with better results in the treatment group(all P<0.05).Conclusion The proprioceptive sensibility reflexotherapy with tendon acupuncture at trigger points is effective for proprioceptive disorder of cervical vertigo.