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A Clinical Study about Gait Disturbance of Patient who Diagnosed Spinal Cord Concussion after Traffic Accident  

Choi, Yi Jeong (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Meridian & Acupoint, College of Oriental Medicine, Deagu Haany University)
Lee, Bong Hyo (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Meridian & Acupoint, College of Oriental Medicine, Deagu Haany University)
Lee, Yun Kyu (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Meridian & Acupoint, College of Oriental Medicine, Deagu Haany University)
Kim, Jae Su (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Meridian & Acupoint, College of Oriental Medicine, Deagu Haany University)
Lee, Hyun Jong (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Meridian & Acupoint, College of Oriental Medicine, Deagu Haany University)
Jung, Tae Young (Je-Han Oriental Medical Academy)
Lim, Sung Chul (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Meridian & Acupoint, College of Oriental Medicine, Deagu Haany University)
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Journal of Acupuncture Research / v.30, no.2, 2013 , pp. 81-90 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : The purpose on this study is to report clinical effects of oriental medicine for gait disturbance after traffic accident. Methods : The patient was treated using electro-acupuncture, 8 constitution acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion and physical treatment. The effects for gait disturbance have measured with modified barthel index(MBI) and that for lower back pain have measured with visual analog scale(VAS). Results : 1. The Modified barthel index gradually increased according to treatment time. 2. The VAS of low back pain decreased to less than half. Conclusion : Oriental medical treatment showed positive effect on gait disturbance after traffic accident.
Keywords
Electro-acupuncture; 8 constitution acupuncture; Gait disturbance; Spinal cord concussion; Modified barthel index; Visual analog scale;
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