Acupuncture at “four gates” points for insomnia in 53 free combat athletes

ObjectiveTo observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture at “four gates” (Hégŭ ( LI 4) and Tàlchōng ( LR 3) on sport insomnia.MethodsFifty three free combat athletes with insomnia were treated with acupuncture at “four gates” (LI 4 and LR 3). The treatment was given once daily, 5 days were one course. Flicker fusion frequency and clinical efficacy were evaluated after two courses.ResultsFlicker fusion frequencies before and after treatment were (235.40±4.12) Hz and (298.56±5.35) Hz, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Total effective rate was 92.45% (49/53) with a cure rate of 52.83% (29/53).ConclusionThe clinical efficacy of acupuncture at “four gates” (LI 4 and LR 3) is significant in treatment of sport insomnia.