Journal of Acupuncture Research

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Two Cases of Plantar Fasciitis Treated with Magnetic Acupuncture

  • Yun, Gee Won (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Kang, Jae Hui (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Oh, Seo Young (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Park, Jung Hwan (Department of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Lee, Hyun (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University)
  • Received : 2017.02.03
  • Accepted : 2017.02.13
  • Published : 2017.02.20
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Abstract

Objectives : The aim of the study was to ascertain the effectiveness of magnetic acupuncture in patients with plantar fasciitis. Methods : The patients were treated with magnetic acupuncture using a magnetic therapy stimulator (Whata 153), as well as with moxibustion therapy. Acupuncture treatment was conducted on the acupoints of Ashi-as well as on 太谿 (KI3), 崑崙 (BL60), and 委中 (BL40)-for 15 minutes. The intensity of pain was evaluated using the visual analogue scale (VAS), and the tenderness threshold (TT) was measured at each visit using an algometer. Results : After treatment, evaluation using the VAS had improved, as had the TT; furthermore, plantar fasciitis pain was reduced. Conclusion : Magnetic acupuncture relieved pain in plantar fasciitis. In further clinical study, more research on magnetic acupuncture is required.

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