Research Article

A Longitudinal Study of the Reliability of Acupuncture Deqi Sensations in Knee Osteoarthritis

Table 6

Results of principal component analysis.

VariableFactor 1Factor 2

Heaviness.90
Fullness/distension.87
Dull pain.81
Cold.81
Deep pressure.75.55
Soreness.75.40
Aching.75.55
Numbness.60.56
Sharp pain.54.71
Warmth.42.49
Throbbing.95
Tingling.85