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http://dx.doi.org/10.15204/jkobgy.2016.29.4.046

The Effects of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) for Peroneal Nerve Palsy after Normal Delivery: A Case Report  

Jo, Na-Young (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Je-Cheon Hospital of Traditional Korean Medicine, Se-Myung University)
Roh, Jeong-Du (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Je-Cheon Hospital of Traditional Korean Medicine, Se-Myung University)
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The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology / v.29, no.4, 2016 , pp. 46-56 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical effects of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) for peroneal nerve palsy after normal delivery. Methods: Two patients with peroneal nerve palsy were treated with acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping and MET. MET was performed in piriform, gluteus medius, anterior tibial and adductor muscles. To evaluate the effect of MET, we analyzed Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM), Manual Muscle Test (MMT), Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and Ankle Hindfoot Scale (AHS). Results: In Case 1, ROM score was changed from −5 to 20, and MMT score was changed from 0 to 4. NRS score was changed from 5 to 1, and her AHS score was changed from 54 to 94 after treatment. In Case 2, ROM score was changed from 0 to 20, and her MMT score was changed from 1 to 5. NRS score was changed from 4 to 1, and her AHS score was changed from 64 to 97 after treatment. Conclusions: MET may be a useful treatment for patients who, shortly after childbirth or while breastfeeding, strongly refuse to treat the irritation.
Keywords
Muscle Energy Technique; Normal Delivery; Peroneal Nerve Palsy; Lithotomy Position; Korean Medicine;
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