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http://dx.doi.org/10.9717/kmms.2014.17.11.1363

A Study on Oriental Medicine Hybrid Multi-cup Electric Cupping Contents using Vacuum Pressure  

Kim, Jong-Chan (Dept. of Computer Engineering, Sunchon National University)
Wei, Tung-Shuen (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongshin University)
Ko, Jae-Sub (Dept. of Electric Control Engineering, Sunchon National University)
Choi, Heung-Kook (Dept. of Computer Engineering, Inje University)
Tak, Myung-Ja (Dept. of Visual Information Engineering, Dongeui University)
Kim, Cheeyong (Dept. of Visual Information Engineering, Dongeui University)
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Journal of Korea Multimedia Society / v.17, no.11, 2014 , pp. 1363-1373 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study, a hybrid multi-cup electric cupping system (HMECS) was proposed, based on the ancient cupping method. HMECS consisted of several cups that could be used simultaneously to treat different areas of the patient's body. Each cup was equipped with its own pump and pressure-monitoring system. Moreover, the vacuum pressure of the cups was controlled using fuzzy logic. Through automated control of the vacuum pressure, long-term relief of muscle tightness was achieved. To develop a scientific foundation for this alternative treatment, we compared the VAS(Visual Analog Scale) and ODI(Oswestry Disability Index) scores from conventional basic cupping to the VAS and ODI scores for our proposed HMECS. The improvement rate in the VAS and ODI scores using HMECS after three treatments was higher than that achieved by basic cupping. These results, combined with the convenience offered by enhanced IT capabilities, should increase the popularity of this device among an aging society, and facilitate the opportunity to further explore the potential of Oriental medical practices.
Keywords
HMECS; Fuzzy Control; VAS; ODI; Oriental Medicine; Vacuum Sensor;
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