• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.11-21
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• 2018

Objectives : To evaluate the evidence for effectiveness of Chuna manual therapy, for cervicogenic dizziness Methods : We conducted a search across 6 electronic databases to find all randomized controlled clinical trials(RCTs) that discuss Chuna manual therapy till September 2018. Results : 7 RCTs were selected for our inclusion criteria. The systematic review showed positive results for using Chuna manual therapy, for treating cervicogenic dizziness. Conclusions : Our systematic review found that effectiveness Chuna manual therapy for cervicogenic dizziness. However, our systematic review had several limited evidence. We recommend an additional research to test the effectiveness of Chuna manual therapy.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.1-14
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• 2012

Objectives : The aim of this study was to prepare the validity and relevance for National Health Insurance of Chuna manual therapy through measurement of resource-based relative value scale(RBRVS) scores. Methods : To prepare for National Health Insurance, we studied it about standardized classification of the practice and definition, and speciality by difficulty and safety of Chuna manual therapy. Results : Classification of the practice could be classified to 7 of Chuna manual therapy and 24 traditional manual therapy, it also categorized as one of 3 kinds(basic, simple, special). The RBRVS scores of Chuna manual therapy were measured to 283.28, 566.57 and 1133.14. Conclusions : This study could be used to basis data for National Health Insurance of Chuna manual therapy, but further studies must be needed more objective investigation and data to calculate RBRVS scores.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.85-95
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• 2016

Objectives : The purpose of the this study is to report the improvement after Chuna manual therapy about patient with essential tremor. Methods : The patient of essential tremor was treated by Myofascial Release Technique(MRT) and Chuna manual therapy with acupuncture, cupping, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation(TENS), herbal medicine therapy. Results : According to evaluation of Handwriting test and VAS, The patient has shown improvement aftert Chuna Manual Therapy. Conclusions : This study suggest that Chuna manual therapy with other treatment would be effective for patient of essential tremor.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.1-9
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• 2016

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of Chuna manual therapy for irritable bowel syndrome. Methods: The researcher conducted search across the 3 electronic databases (Pubmed, Wanfang data(included CAJ) and Oasis) to find all of randomized controlled clinical trials(RCTs) that used Chuna manual therapy for irritable bowel syndrome. Results: Eight RCTs met inclusion criteria. The meta-analysis showed positive results for the use of Chuna manual therapy in terms of the therapeutic effects or symptom score compared to west medication, herbal medication, acupucture and moxa treatment alone. Conclusions: The review found encouraging but limited evidence of Chuna manual therapy for irritable bowel syndrome. More highquality clinical trials research is needed on Chuna, manipulative therapy of irritable bowel syndrome.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• v.34 no.4
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• pp.129-134
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• 2022

It is necessary to produce properly educated Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) specialists conducted by certified instructors. This study was conducted to introduce a comprehensive understanding, application, historical background, and effect of the MLD and to present a basis for using the frequency MLD as a basic resource for training professional. MLD, a field of manual therapy, is used to treat a variety of diseases such as joint disease, circulatory system disease, lymphedema, and pain et al. However, since there is no proper education for MLD in Korea, there is a need to provide education that meets internationally accepted standards. The Physical Therapists Association and related academic societies will need to prepare a system to train specialists on MLD and to recognize medical insurance through it.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.1-14
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• 2015

Objectives : To evaluate the evidence supporting the effectiveness of Chuna manual therapy for functional dyspepsia. Methods : We conducted search across the 3 electronic databases (Pubmed, CAJ and Oasis) to find all of randomized controlled clinical trials(RCTs) that used Chuna manual therapy as a treatment for functional dyspepsia. The methodological quality of each RCT was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. Results : Thirteen RCTs met our inclusion criteria. The meta-analysis showed positive results for the use of Chuna manual therapy combined with medication treatments in terms of the efficacy rate when compared to medication treatments alone. Positive results were also obtained, in terms of the efficacy rate, when comparing Chuna manual therapy combined with medication plus specific electromagnetic therapy to medication treatments alone. Conclusions : Our systematic review found encouraging but limited evidence of Chuna manual therapy for functional dyspepsia. However, to obtain stronger evidence without the drawbacks of trial design and the quality of studies, we recommend sham-controlled RCTs or comparative effectiveness research to test the effectiveness of Chuna manual therapy.

• The Journal of Korea CHUNA Manual Medicine
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.109-116
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• 2004

Objective : There is no case report on the Idiopathic Conjunctive treated by CHUNA manual therapy in oriental medicine. We experienced a patient with the Idiopathic Conhunctivitis improved by CHUNA manual therapy in X-ray imagine and visual analogue scale(VAS), and we report It. Methods : During the patient with the Idiopathic Conjunctivitis was treated CHUNA manual therapy, we examined cervial X-ray and evaluated the patient's symptoms by VAS and counting eye drop. And we observed whether the change exist or not in X-ray. Result : Symptoms(Red eye, eye xerosis) was improved significally, and the X -ray image was improved. Conclusion : Conjunctivitis was generally treated steroid eye drop and conservative treatment. But CHUNA manual therapy may be more effective in the Idiopathic Conjunctivitis, if more clinical studies and researchs are accomplished.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.11-21
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• 2018

Objectives: To evaluate the evidence supporting the effectiveness and safety of Chinese medicine, including Chuna manual therapy, for the treatment ofosteoarthritis. Methods: We conducted a search of 8 electronic databases(Pubmed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CAJ, KISTI, NDSL, and RISS) to find all randomized controlled clinical trials that discuss Chuna manual therapy forosteoarthritis till May 2018. Results: Our inclusion criteria selected 7eligible RCTs involving 633 participants. The meta-analysis of 6 studies showed positive results for the useof Chinese medicine, including Chuna manual therapy, for treating knee osteoarthritis. There was no evidence of worsening symptoms or any adverse events. Conclusions: Our systematic review found favorable evidence regardingthe effectiveness of Chinese medicine, including Chuna manual therapy, for treating knee osteoarthritis. However, our systematic review had several limitations owingto the low quality of original articles andadditionalclinical trials would be necessary for stronger evidence.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.21-33
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• 2022

Objectives To assess the effectiveness of Chuna manual therapy in patients with Tourette's syndrome. Methods We queried nine electronic databases using the keywords "Tourette's Syndrome" and "tuina OR chuna" to identify RCTs that investigated the effectiveness of Chuna manual therapy in patients with Tourette's syndrome. Results Thirteen RCTs were selected according to the inclusion criteria. A systematic review showed that Chuna manual therapy can have a curative effect on patients with Tourette's syndrome. Conclusions In this study, 13 RCTs reported that Chuna manual therapy was effective for Tourette's syndrome. These findings provide a basis for its clinical use. However, all studies involved populations belonging to the same country. Many studies lacked details of the research methodology. Therefore, further studies are required to produce high-quality evidence.

• Physical Therapy Korea
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.43-51
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• 2006

The term thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is used to describe patients with compressed subclavian arteries, veins, and brachial plexuses in the region of the thoracic outlet. The objective of this study was to evaluate a scalenus stretching exercise that aims to restore normal function to patients with TOS. This study consisted of 60 patients with symptoms of TOS, and divided the patients into 3 groups: one that received manual therapy, one that practiced self stretching, and a control group. Each group consisted of 20 patients. This study assessed the efficacy of scalenus stretching exercise by examining the resting pain, tenderness, spherical grip power, and pinch grip power of patients. The data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA, Scheffe post hoc test, and independent t-test. The results showed that resting pain was statistically significant within the manual therapy and self stretching groups (p<.05), and that the resting pain of the manual therapy group was more statistically significant than that of the self stretching group (p<.05). Tenderness, spherical grip power, and pinch grip were statistically significant within the manual therapy and self stretching groups (p<.05), but there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (p>.05). Finally I could see that there were no statistical differences between manual therapy and self stretching to improve the symptoms of the patients with TOS. These results imply that self stretching by patients is as important as manual therapy by a physical therapist.