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http://dx.doi.org/10.30581/jkcmm.2019.14.1.61

A Case Report of One Non-specific Polyneuritis Patient Treated with Korean & Western Medical Methods - Including Joint Mobilization Chuna Technique  

Lee, Soo-Hwan (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean medicine, Semyung University Korean Medicine Hospital)
Kim, Soon-Joong (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean medicine, Semyung University Korean Medicine Hospital)
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The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves / v.14, no.1, 2019 , pp. 61-76 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : The purpose of this study was to report the clinical results of various medical methods (including Chuna joint mobilization) used to treat a single patient with polyneuritis. Methods : We treated a 46 year-old female patient diagnosed with polyneuritis using various methods, including acupuncture, moxibustion, infrared therapy, herbal medication, Western medication, Chuna manual therapy, and physical therapy. We evaluated the results using the numeric rating scale (NRS), manual muscle test (MMT), active range of motion (ROM), modified barthel index (MBI). Other evaluation scale included Deep tendon reflex and thickness of muscle especially forearm and lower leg. Results : Following treatment using a combination of the above methods, the general overall condition of the patients was significantly improved. Furthermore, the NRS, MMT, MBI, and the active ROM scores were numerically improved. Conclusions : In this case, a single patient with polyneuritis was treated using a combination of Korean and Western medical methods. Although this study provides useful insight into treatment methods, further studies are required to determine the treatment effects of Korean medicine, specifically Chuna manual therapy, in patients with polyneuritis.
Keywords
Chuna technique; Polyneuritis; Polyneuropathy; Wei symptom; Hwanggigyejiomul-tang;
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