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A Systematic Review of Chuna Manual Therapy for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

  • Jung, Ga Hyeon (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Lee, Hyun (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Kong, Hae Jin (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Ryu, Hwa Yeon (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Ku, Yong Ho (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)
  • Received : 2019.07.12
  • Accepted : 2019.07.26
  • Published : 2019.08.30
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Abstract

This study analyzed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and case studies investigating Chuna manual therapy and variations of this term, for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. On June $15^{th}$, 2019, 6 online databases were used to retrieve studies. A total of 527 articles were retrieved, and 14 RCTs and 20 case studies were selected for review. Typically, the frequency of Chuna therapy was 1-2 times/week. The most common period of treatment was 12 months in RCTs and 3-6 months in case studies. Cobb's angle was the most frequent evaluation index used (11 RCTs and 20 case studies). In control groups, brace treatment was used in 8 RCTs. In 6 RCTs and 20 case studies, Cobb's angle significantly decreased after Chuna therapy, and in 4 RCTs, Chuna therapy was as effective as brace treatment, with no significant difference between groups. Adverse events were not reported except for minor reactions in only 3 case studies. This review suggested that Chuna therapy for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis was more advantageous than and as effective as brace treatment in most cases, although the risk of bias in 13 RCTs was unclear.

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