Use of Adjunctive Treatments by Acupuncturists Licensed in Massachusetts (1999) and Washington (1998)
| Treatment* | Massachusetts (N = 1,298 Visits) % | Washington (N = 1,263 Visits) % |
|---|---|---|
| * Most adjunctive treatments are defined in the Appendix. | ||
| At least 1 adjunctive treatment | 79.4 | 76.9 |
| At least 2 adjunctive treatments | 31.8 | 48.7 |
| Heat | 49.4 | 44.2 |
| Infrared lamp | 23.8 | 23.8 |
| Moxibustion | 27.3 | 21.4 |
| Other heat | 0.7 | 3.5 |
| Multiple heat sources | 0.2 | 3.4 |
| Acupoint bloodletting | 1.9 | 5.8 |
| Cupping | 5.5 | 12.8 |
| Gua sha | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| Laser acupuncture | 1.3 | 2.2 |
| Magnets | 16.7 | 2.6 |
| Oriental herbs | 30.6 | 30.3 |
| Oriental massage | 18.6 | 37.5 |
| Other (eg, liniment, plasters) | 3.2 | 14.9 |