Effect of Quze (PC3) acupoint stimulation physical therapy on spinal motor neural function

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effect of acupoint stimulation physical therapy (ASPT) of the acupuncture point Quze (PC3) on spinal motor neural function. We examined the F-wave excitability of the spinal neural function of 10 healthy participants following ASPT of Quze (PC3). We performed ASPT using two methods: applying pressure on Quze (PC3) vertically, and applying pressure obliquely toward the radius. The first method significantly decreased the F-wave persistence and the F/M amplitude ratio at 10 and 15 minutes after ASPT. The second method significantly decreased the F-wave persistence at 5 minutes and the F/M amplitude ratio at 5 and 10 minutes after ASPT. Therefore, we consider that ASPT of Quze (PC3) influences spinal motor neural function.