Ultrasound Acupuncture for Oxaliplatin-induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Colorectal Cancer Patients

Pulsed therapeutic ultrasound (1 MHz , 50% duty cycle and intensity gradually increased till the patient felt a deqi sensation).Each point was stimulated by ultrasound for 5 minutes at bilateral acupuncture points of PC6, PC7, BL60 and KI1(3 times / week for 4 weeks).

patients were received placebo therapeutic ultrasound at bilateral acupuncture points of PC6, PC7, BL60, and KI.

Strengthing exercise, balance training, stretching exercises and home exercise program and education