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Table 2 Framework of acupuncture points that could be selected by general practitioners when administering acupuncture treatments (laser and needles)

From: Efficacy of acupuncture for chronic knee pain: protocol for a randomised controlled trial using a Zelen design

Location

Acupuncture points

Local points

SP9, 10

 

ST34, 35, 36

 

LR7, 8, 9

 

KI10

 

BL39, 40, 57

 

GB34, 35, 36

 

Local extra points in the hamstring muscles

Distal points

ST40

 

LR3

 

SP6

 

GB41

 

BL60

Segmental points

BL21, 22, 23

 

GB30, 31

Non-segmental and general points

Ear Knee point

 

DU20

 

Li11

 

GV14

 

BL11