Efficacy of Superficial Galvanic Stimulation on Master Tung Points: Bridging Tradition and Modernity

The integration of traditional acupuncture systems with modern biomedical technologies offers promising avenues for therapeutic innovation. This study explores the efficacy of superficial galvanic stimulation applied to Master Tung acupuncture points, aiming to evaluate its potential in enhancing clinical outcomes. Master Tung’s points, renowned for their precision and systemic effects, were selected as stimulation sites to bridge classical theory with contemporary practice. Through structured patient selection, point identification, device application, and subsequent data analysis, the intervention was assessed for its impact on symptom modulation and physiological response. Findings suggest that superficial galvanic stimulation not only reinforces the therapeutic relevance of Master Tung’s system but also demonstrates measurable benefits when interpreted through modern clinical frameworks. This approach highlights the potential of bridging tradition and modernity to create innovative, evidence-based pathways in integrative medicine.

Superficial ,,Galvanic Stimulation, Master Tung Points

1. Abbas K, Khajehee B, Khanbabazadeh M, Oteibi M, Khazaei H, Balaguru B. AI-Assisted Ultrasound-Guided Galvanic Therapy (AAUGGT) – An Innovative Approach to Pain Management – Fundamental Mechanisms, Biomedical and Technical Development. Int J Res Innov Appl Sci (IJRIAS). 2025 Aug 18;10(2):1280–1291. doi:10.51584/IJRIAS.2025.100700116 [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

2. Abbas K, Oteibi M, Khajehee B, Khazaei H, Khazaei D, Balaguru B, Khanbabazadeh M. AI-Assisted Ultrasound-Guided Electrical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders. Int J Res Innov Appl Sci. 2025;10(8):62-70. doi:10.51584/IJRIAS.2025.1008007 [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

3. Abbas K, Oteibi M, Khazaei D, Balaguru B, Etesami F, Khazaei H. Evaluation of AI-Assisted Ultrasound-Guided Galvanic Therapy (AAUGGT) for the Treatment of Inflammatory-Induced Pain vs Other Modalities. Int J Res Innov Appl Sci (IJRIAS). 2025;10(2):703–714. doi:10.51584/IJRIAS.2025.10020059 [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

4. Khazaei H, editor. Fundamentals of Orbital Inflammatory Disorders. Cham: Springer; 2025. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-85768-3. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

5. Kim TH, Kang JW, Kim KH, Lee MS. Immediate effects of acupuncture and electroacupuncture on range of motion of the hip joint: a randomized controlled pilot trial. Integr Med Res. 2020;9(4):100431. doi:10.1016/j.imr.2020.100431. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

6. Kong JT, Puetz C, Tian L, Ziadni MS, Xie J, Mackey S. Effect of electroacupuncture vs sham treatment on change in pain severity among adults with chronic low back pain: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(10):e2022787. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.22787. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

7. Siriteerathitikul P, Prasertnoo J, Rungapiromnan W, Kaewprem W. Comparison of the efficacy of acupuncture at the Tung’s extra points and the traditional Chinese medicine points for elderly patients with chronic low back pain in Thailand: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial. J Acupunct Tuina Sci. 2022;20(6):340-9. doi:10.1007/s11726-022-1331-7.2 Kim TH, Kang JW, Kim KH, Lee MS. Immediate effects of acupuncture and electroacupuncture on range of motion of the hip joint: a randomized controlled pilot trial. Integr Med Res. 2020;9(4):100431. doi:10.1016/j.imr.2020.100431. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

• The Impact Of UI/UX Design on User Trust and Task Completion in Civic Tech Platforms
• Solar Cell Photovoltaic Model Shell Sp 75
• Development of an Intelligent Traffic Management System to Address Visibility Obstruction at Urban Intersections: A Case Study of Ibadan Metropolis
• Optimum Placement of Facts Devices on an Interconnected Power Systems Using Particle Swarm Optimisation Technique
• Assessing Construction Transformation and Implication on Future Production Flow System