• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.237-244
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• 2003

Objective : Hemophilia, a genetically determined disorder, is characterized by abnormality of the coagulation mechanism due to functional deficiency of a specific factor, namely VIII or IX. In this study, the effect of Dong-Si acupuncture therapy on the cerebral hemorrhage patient with hemophilia was evaluated. Methods : We treated him with acupuncture by stimulating Dong-Si acupuncture point(Yuk Wan) and assessed the effect by using manual dynamic evaluation of MRC(Medical Research Council) and Modified Barthel Index. Results : After treatment, the bleeding tendency was grossly reduced and bleeding lesion was absorbed gradually. And manual dynamic evaluation of the upper extremity increased from 4 grade to 5 grade. Conclusions : This result suggest that Dong-Si acupuncture therapy on the cerebral hemorrhage patient with hemophilia was effective. And futher studies are required to concretely prove the effectiveness of Dong-Si acupuncture therapy for treating hemorrhagic diseases.

• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.55-67
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• 2021

Objectives This review aimed to investigate studies of Chuna manual therapy (CMT) for low back pain and the evidence of their effects in order to suggest a better research method in the future. Methods We investigated studies on CMT for low back pain by searching Korean web databases from 2020 to 2021. As a result, 72 research papers were analyzed according to their published year, the titles of journals, the types of studies, the techniques of Chuna, and the instruments used for assessment. Results The results were as follows: 1. There were three papers published initially in 2000. this number showed a steady increase, and a total of 72 papers were published that year. 2. Studies on CMT were mainly published in the Journal of Korea Chuna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves. 3. When categorized according to the methods of studies, a simple case report was used more often than the sum of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs. 4. The most frequently adopted technique of Chuna in the examined studies was the COX flexion and distraction technique. 5. The Visual Analog Scale and Oswestry Disability Index were used as primary means of assessment. Conclusions Based on the analysis, it was observed that this review provided limited evidence of CMT use in patients with LBP. Therefore, further investigation using well-designed RCTs is required to obtain higher evidence.

• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.79-86
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• 2021

Objectives This study aimed to assess the role of complex Korean medicinal treatment with Chuna manual therapy in two patients with chronic pain after posterior lumbar fusion surgery. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on 2 patients postoperatively based on their medical records. The surgery regions were verified using T2-weighted axial magnetic resonance imaging. Patients with chronic pain after spondylolisthesis posterior lumbar fusion surgery received complex Korean medicinal treatment with Chuna manual therapy during hospitalization. Numeric rating scale (NRS) in the degree of 0-10 and Oswestry disability index (ODI) were measured before and after treatment. Results Case 1 had an improved NRS score from 7 to 4, and Case 2 had an improved NRS score from 7 to 5. In addition, ODI score improved in both cases. Conclusions Complex Korean medicinal treatment with Chuna manual therapy is effective for relief from chronic pain after posterior lumbar fusion surgery.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.172-183
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• 2003

Objective : This study was designed to determine whether manual acupuncture therapy is effective for symptoms of patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease. Methods : Nineteen patients consecutively enrolled in this study. The subjects were divided into two groups : the first group (n=12) discontinued antiparkinsonian drug treatment, the second group (n=7) continued antiparkinsonian drug treatment Acupuncture therapy was performed twice a week for 8 weeks. In the first group, the acupuncture was performed after 2 weeks of drug wash-out period. The patient's symptoms were assessed at pre-treatment, 4 weeks and 8 weeks after the acupuncture by unified Parkinson's disease rating scale (UPDRS), modified Hoehn-Yahr (H-Y) stage, Schwab & England activity of daily living and Freezing of Gait Questionnaire(FOGQ). Results : In the first group that discontinued. antiparkinsonian drug treatment, the total UPDRS scores were significantly improved after 4 weeks (p=0.0l4) and after 8 weeks (p=0.049) compared to the pre-treatment. Particularly, the scores of UPDRS III were significantly improved after 8 weeks (p=0.032). In the second group that continued antiparkinsonian drug treatment, the total UPDRS scores were significantly improved after 4 weeks (p=0.027) and after 8 weeks (p=0.018). Particularly, the scores of UPDRS II were significantly improved after 4 weeks (p=0.042) and after 8 weeks (p=0.043), and UPDRS IV were significantly improved after 8 weeks (p=0.043). The scores of ADL were significantly improved after 8 weeks (p=0.046). Conclusion : This study suggests that manual acupuncture therapy is effective for the improvement of certain symptoms in patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.271-275
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• 2020

Objectives : The acupoint TE11 (cheongnaengyeon; CNY) firstly appeared in the ≪A-B Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (AB Classic)≫. The name CNY is known to be originated from an ancient deep pool described in the book of ≪Chuangtzu (Jangja in Korean)≫. Description of the name, however, was not found in a single form in the book of ≪Chuangtzu≫ and its annotated books which made a confusion. The aim of the present study is to review the name of TE11 in terms of its origin. Methods : We have compared printed editions of ≪Chuangtzu≫ and its annotated books and various acupuncture classics including ≪AB Classic≫, ≪Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold for Emergencies (Essential Prescriptions)≫, ≪Illustrated Manual of Acupuncture Points of the Bronze Figure (Illustrated Manual)≫, ≪Collection of Gems of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Collections of Gems)≫, and ≪Complete Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Complete Compendium)≫. Results : The name of ancient deep pool was found in two different forms in the book of ≪Chuangtzu≫ and its annotated books. One was CNY, the other was Cheong Ryeong Yeon (CRY). The description in the ≪Chuangtzu≫, the source book, was CRY. In addition, the acupoint TE11 was described as CRY in the ≪AB Classic≫, Cheong Ryeong Cheon in the ≪Essential Prescriptions≫. Meanwhile, the point was described as CNY in the ≪Illustrated Manual≫, the ≪Collections of Gems≫ and the ≪Complete Compendium≫. Conclusions : Data suggest that the original description was CRY and a mix of CNY and CRY as a name of TE11 was used. The Korean standard name of TE11 should be changed as CRY.

• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.137-148
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• 2009

Objective : To evaluate the effect of Muscular Acupuncture and Muscle Energy technique on Frozen Shoulder. Methods : The authors observed the patient by Visual Analogue Scale for pain, Range of Motion, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index. Conclusions : 1. Visual Analogue Scale for patient's shoulder pain was significantly decreased. 2. Shoulder Pain and Disability Index was also significantly decreased. 3. Shoulder Movement was significantly improved, so the patient recovered her own normal Range of Motion. 4. Muscular Acupuncture and Muscle Energy Technique can be used as effective treatments on Frozen Shoulder.

• 대한추나의학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.189-196
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• 2005

Objectives : This report intended to estimate effect taken by using Sacro-Occipital Technique on the patient with Herniation of Nucleus Pulposus(Central type). Method : From 11 May, 2005 to 30 June, 2005. The patient recived Sacro-Occipital Technique and Acupuncture therapy. Result : After being hospitalized for 50 days. the patient's Motor Grade, ODI, VAS, ROM were improved each from IV to IV+. from 26 to 20, from 10 to 2, and ROM with flexion/entension, rotation were improved each from 70'/0' to 90'/12', from 30'/40' to 45'/55'. Conclusion : We considered Sacro-Occipital Technique has an useful effect on Herniation of Nucleus Pulposus

• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2010

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic effect of Positional Release Therapy on patients of neck pain, Methods: 12 patients was treated by Positional Release Therapy(PRT) combined with acupuncture, We measured the Visual Analog Scale(VAS) and Neck Disability Index(NDI) before and after treatment The statistical analysis was performed by using the Wilcoxon signed rank test. Results: 1. Patients showed significant improvement in VAS after treatrnent(p<0.05). 2. Patients showed significant improvement in NDI after treatment(p<0.05). Conclusion: These results imply that Positional Release Therapy combined with acupuncture would be effective on relieving pain and increasing functional ability in daily-life of patients of neck pain.

• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.77-91
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• 2019

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of using acupuncture and moxibustion for the treatment of hip arthroplasty. Methods : We searched a total of six Korean and international databases (OASIS, KISS, RISS, Pubmed, Cochrane library, and CNKI) up to March 2019, and included randomized controlled trials which investigated the treatment effects of acupuncture and moxibustion in patients with hip arthroplasty. Results : In total, 29 studies were selected and included in the analysis. These studies conducted interventions, with the most frequently conducted methods being electroacupuncture (24.1%) and auricular acupuncture (20.7%). The most frequently used acupoints were the Ashi-, Lower four-, and Lower five points. VAS (48.9%) and Harris scores (22.2%) were commonly used to evaluate treatment effects. In total, 27 studies (93.1%) reported favorable treatment effects following acupuncture and moxibustion treatment, compared to the control group. Conclusions : These results may suggest that acupuncture and moxibustion have favorable effect on Hip arthroplasty.

• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.43-48
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• 2010

단순 방사선검사와 이학적 검사에서 특이 소견을 발견할 수 없는 발음성 고관절 환자에서 대전자의 움직임을 통해 고관절의 움직임 이상을 발견하고 경근추나를 시행하였다. 1. 환자분이 복와위에서 능동적 신전운동, 앙와위에서 능동적 굴곡운동을 하는 동안 환자의 대전자를 통해 고관절이 전내측 방향으로 움직임을 관찰하였다. 2. 고관절의 전내측 방향으로 움직임의 과도를 유발할 수 있는 대퇴근막장근과 슬괵근의 단축을 평가하고 경근이완기법을 적용하였다. 3. 슬곽근에 대항작용을 하고 고관절이 관골구내에서 안정성을 유지하기 위해 필요한 대둔근, 대퇴근막장근에 대항작용을 할 수 있는 후중둔근과 장요근의 약화를 관찰하고 경근강화기법을 시행하였다. 4. 13회의 치료 후 발음성고관절의 주증상인 통증과 탄발음이 거의 소실되는 양호한 결과를 얻었다. 5. 고관절의 움직임 이상이 발견된 발음성 고관절 환자에서 해당 경근의 단축과 약화가 발견될 경우 경근추나수기법을 이용해 볼 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.