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http://dx.doi.org/10.13045/acupunct.2014037

The Effect of A-Shi Point Acupuncture on the Post-stroke Hand Edema  

Cho, Hong Seok (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Dongsuwon Oriental Medical Hospital)
Bang, Chan Hyuck (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Dongsuwon Oriental Medical Hospital)
Lee, Kyung Yun (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Dongsuwon Oriental Medical Hospital)
Lee, Sang Wook (Department of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, Dongsuwon Oriental Medical Hospital)
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Journal of Acupuncture Research / v.31, no.3, 2014 , pp. 1-6 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of A-Shi point acupuncture on the post-stroke hand edema. Methods : The subjects in this study were 8 patiens with post-stroke hand edema. The patients were treated with acupuncture on A-Shi point in hand. We treated them once a day, 7 days. The effectiveness was assessed by hand volumeter and mesuring tape. And Wilcoxon signed rank test was performed to evaluate the effect. Results : A significant change was observed after 7 times acupuncture treatment. Both volume and circumference of hand were decreased after treatment. Conclusions : This study suggests that A-Shi point acupuncture is effective for reducing post-stroke hand edema, although further study would be necessary.
Keywords
Post-stroke hand edema; Shoulder hand syndrome; A-shi point; Acupuncture; Hand volumeter; Mesuring tape;
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