• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.22 no.5
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• pp.175-182
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• 2005

Objectives : There are little reports on treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome with acute bursitis and supraspinatus tendinopathy in traditional Korean Medicine. We suggest oriental treatment for pain relief and better movement of shoulder impingement. Methods : A -Shi Point, Sa-am acupuncture, ohjuksan-gamipang, seokyongtang-gamipang were used to treat shoulder pain. we evaluated the patient through VAS(Visual Analogue Scale) daily and Physical Examinations. Results : After 5 days of treatment, shoulder pain was decreased from VAS 7.5 to VAS 2 and After 3 weeks, the patient showed nearly full ROM(range of movement). Conclusion : In shoulder impingement syndrome, oriental treatment is good method for pain relief and better movement.