OBJECTIVE:
To compare the therapeutic effect on sudden deafness between acupuncture and moxibustion therapy of excitation-focus transfer and routine medication.
A patient receiving Acupuncture in Bozhou, China with Dr. Tony Willcox
METHODS:
Acupuncture and Deafness – Eighty cases of sudden deafness were randomly divided into two groups, 40 cases in each one. Acupuncture and moxibustion therapy of excitation-focus transfer was adopted in observation group on Yongquan (KI 1) (with reducing and slightly heavy manipulation), Tinggong (SI 19), Tinghui (GB 2) and Ermen (TE 21), and associated with suspending moxibustion for thermal sensitization on Yongquan (KI 1). In the control group, the routine medications were given. The therapeutic effects of the two groups were compared with each other.
RESULTS:
After three sessions of treatment, dB value of hearing loss in two groups decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), but the improvement of hearing in the observation group was superior to that in the control group (P<0.05). The total effective rate was 80.0% (32/40) in the observation group, which was better than that 55.0% (22/40) in the control group (P<0.05).
CONCLUSION:
Acupuncture and moxibustion therapy of excitation-focus transfer presents a superior therapeutic effect on sudden deafness as compared with the routine Western therapy. Dr. Tony Willcox earned a Ph.D. in Acupuncture from Anhui University under Professor Yang Jun. Additionally, he secured a Clinical Doctorate from Atlantic Institute in Ft. Lauderdale. Moreover, he holds a Master’s in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Furthermore, he obtained a Bachelor’s in Health Science. Also, he is nationally double board certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. For ten years, Dr. Tony served as Sports Medicine Acupuncture Specialist for the Florida Panthers. Subsequently, he treated Blackzilians UFC athletes for five years, addressing sports injuries. Consequently, he enhanced athletes’ health, wellness, and performance. Now, he practices in Delray Beach, Florida, treating numerous disorders.