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http://dx.doi.org/10.14406/acu.2017.022

The Effect of Korean Medicine Treatments on Facial Asymmetry: A Case Report  

Kwon, Chan-Young (Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
Lee, Hoon-Hui (Miall Korean Medicine Clinic)
Im, Yong-Seok (Miall Korean Medicine Clinic)
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture / v.34, no.3, 2017 , pp. 179-184 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : Despite the applicability of Korean Medicine(KM) treatments for facial asymmetry, no relevant study has been reported. In this case report, we report the effect and safety of KM treatments on facial asymmetry by mandibular lateral displacement. Methods : Three patients suffering from facial asymmetry received twelve KM treatment sessions composed of Motion Style Treatment(MST), Yinyang Balance Appliance(YBA) of Functional Cerebrospinal Therapy(FCST), and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization(IASTM). The photos of each patient were taken before and after the treatment. And four primary reference lines were assessed before and after the treatment. Results : All subjects were improved after KM treatments on photos. However, no statistical significance was observed. Conclusions : This case report is the first to introduce the effect of KM treatments on facial asymmetry. Further well-designed, randomized, placebo-controlled trials are needed to verify these results.
Keywords
acupuncture; Korean traditional medicine; facial asymmetry;
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