The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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The Signs and Treatment of the Leprosy

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  • Lee Kyung-Hee (Department of Physical Therapy, Dong Nam Health Junior College) ;
  • Song Yong-Wha (Department of Physical Therapy, Dong Nam Health Junior College) ;
  • Hong Wan-Sung (Department of Physical Therapy, Dong Nam Health Junior College)
  • 이경희 (동남보건전문대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 송영화 (동남보건전문대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 홍완성 (동남보건전문대학 물리치료과)
  • Published : 1992.08.01
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Abstract

Due to the selectivity of the involvement by the M, leprae, the deformities are characteristic ones. It is estimated that from $25\%\;to\;88.4\%$ of the patients with leprosy possess deformities are numerous and often multiple. The chief modalities employed in physical therapy of the leprosy are : Paraffin baths, oil massages, foot baths, exercises, splinting.

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