• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.21-29
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• 2019

Objectives This study is designed to verify the effectiveness of electroacupuncture (EA) on both side acupuncture point GB12, GB20 for chronic tension type headache (CTTH). Methods Subjects aged 18-65 years who had suffered from CTTH for more than 3months were recruited from September 2016 to May 2017. Thirty subjects were voluntarily recruited and they were randomly divided into 2 groups; 15 to EA group, another 15 to sham-EA group. The treatment sessions were performed every 2-4 days for a total of three sessions over 1 week. The symptoms of headache were assessed before the treatment and after a week from the last treatment by visual analogue scale (VAS), headache frequency (HF), Korean Headache Impact Test-6 (KHIT-6). Demographic characteristics of all participants were compared between the groups upon using chi-square test. Wilcoxon signed rank test was used to evaluate the values between baseline and follow-up. Wilcoxon rank sum test was performed to evaluate the differences between groups. p-values less than 0.05 were considered as significant. Results Before and after the intervention, no difference in VAS and KHIT-6 was observed between groups. HF of EA group decreased significantly compared with that of sham-EA group. Within the EA group VAS, HF and KHIT-6 decreased significantly after the treatment. Meanwhile, only KHIT-6 decreased significantly after the treatment in sham-EA group. Conclusions This study suggests that EA on both side acupuncture point GB12 and GB20 is applicable to improve symptoms in patients with CTTH.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.13-28
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• 2007

Objectives : Clinical character of chronic tension-type headache is bilateral, moderate intensity, persistent and chronic, repeating disease and CTTH is a common prevalent disease, but pathophysiology and likely mechanism remain unclear. It impedes subjective quality of life. The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of sa-am acupuncture method for chronic tension-type headache. Methods : In this randomized, single blind, placebo-controlled study, we compared active acupuncture with sham acupuncture for the treatment of chronic tension-type headache. Volunteers who satisfied the requirements were enrolled in study. Evaluation of chronic tension-type headache was measured by VAS and Headache Disability Inventory(HDI), Six point Linkert Scale before and after treatments. Results : 26 subjects finished study. There were not difference between two groups on age, sex, weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, Byeonjeung, sunrise of treatment. In change of VAS, there were not difference between two groups on before treatment. Before treatment per visit, VAS of 6th and 7th visit were significantly decreased in active acupuncture(each p=0.039, p=0.008) and were not decreased in sham acupuncture. In change of VAS on a withdrawing needling after treatment, VAS of 1st, 2nd, 6th and 7th visit were significantly decreased in active acupuncture (each p=0.001, 0.038, 0.035, 0.008) and VAS of 2nd, 4th and 5th, 6th visit were significantly decreased in sham acupuncture(each p=0.033, 0.032, 0.035, 0.031). In change of VAS on 2hrs after treatment, VAS of 4th and 5th, 6th visit were significantly decreased in active acupuncture(each p=0.014, 0.023, 0.027) and 5th visit were significantly decreased in sham acupuncture(each p=0.004, 0.009). In change of VAS on 4hrs after treatment, VAS of 4th and 5th, 6th visit were significantly decreased in active acupuncture(each p=0.018, 0.011, 0.015) and 5th, 6th visit were significantly decreased in sham acupuncture(each p=0.020, 0.015). In change of VAS on the next day after treatment, VAS of 3th and 4th and 5th, 6th visit were significantly decreased in active acupuncture(each p=0.032, 0.011, 0.005, 0.012) and 4th, 5th visit were significantly decreased in sham acupuncture(each p=0.001, 0.012). In change of VAS according to a current time(before treatment, after a withdrawing needling, 2hrs, 4hrs, the next day), total score of VAS was decreased more active acupuncture group than sham acupuncture group, but there were no statistical significance compared with sham acupuncture group. In change of HDI score, after treatment was decreased than before treatment in two group, but there were no statistical significance compared with two group. In change of Six point Linkert scale score, after treatment was decreased than before treatment in two group on 6th, 7th visit(active acupuncture 6th 7th each p=0.002, 0.003, sham acupuncture 6th 7th each 0.003, 0.009), but there were no statistical significance compared with tow group. Conclusion : Sa-am acupuncture treatment is effective to improve the symptoms and quality of life in patients with chronic tension-type headache.

• 국제물리치료학회지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.1897-1902
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• 2019

Background: Tension-type headaches, which make up the highest proportion of headaches, are prone to develop into chronic tension-type headaches (CTTH). The characteristic of CTTH in patients is that the active myofascial trigger point (ATrP) which causes pain in the muscles of the back of the head is increased, compared to the normal headache and moves the head position forward. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of myofascial release (MFR) and posture correction in effectively improving neck function and sleep quality in the symptoms of CTTH patients. Design: Observer-blind study Methods: To reduce ATrP, MFR was applied and exercise was also applied to correct posture. The subjects of this study were 48 individuals randomly divided into three groups; The MFR group using the MFR technique; The MFR with exercise group subject to both the MFR technique and forward head position correction exercises (MFREx), and the control group. MFR and MFREx groups were given the relevant interventions twice a week for four consecutive weeks, and went through the number ATrPs, range of motion (ROM) of neck, Neck Disability Index (NDI) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) before and after the intervention. A physical therapist, who was fully familiar with the measuring methods of the equipment, was the measurer and not aware of the target's condition was blinded to take measurements only before and after intervention. Results: There was a significant improvement in the ATrP, Neck ROM, NDI and PSQI in the group of patients to whom the MFR technique and MFREx were applied. MFREx was more effective in increasing neck mobility. Conclusions: According to this study, the application of MFR is effective in improving neck movement and sleep quality in chronic tension headache patients.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.303-316
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• 2009

본 연구는 긴장성 두통이 있는 측두하악장애 환자의 성별에 따른 양상을 평가하기 위하여 시행되었다. 경희대학교 치과대학 병원 구강내과에 내원한 환자 중 긴장성 두통을 동반하거나 동반하지 않은 측두하악장애 환자를 대상으로 연구가 시행되었다. 긴장성 두통을 동반한 측두하악장애 환자 60명을 실험군, 긴장성 두통을 동반하지 않는 측두하악장애 환자 111명을 대조군으로 하여 통증의 질과 강도, 양측성 유무 그리고 일상생활에서의 증감 유무 등을 관찰하고 통계 처리하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 긴장성 두통이 없는 측두하악장애 환자에서 통증의 질은 성별 차이가 있었지만(p=0.04), 긴장성 두통이 있는 측두하악장애 환자에서는 성별 차이가 없었다. 2. 긴장성 두통이 없는 측두하악장애 환자에서 통증의 강도는 성별 차이가 없었고, 긴장성 두통이 있는 측두하악장애 환자에서도 성별 차이가 없었다. 3. 긴장성 두통이 없는 측두하악장애 환자에서 통증의 양측성 유무는 성별 차이가 없었고, 긴장성 두통이 있는 측두하악장애 환자에서도 성별 차이는 없었다. 4. 긴장성 두통이 없는 측두하악장애 환자에서 일상생활에 따른 통증의 증가 유무는 성별 차이가 없었고, 긴장성 두통이 있는 측두하악장애 환자에서도 성별 차이가 없었다. 따라서, 긴장성 두통이 없는 측두하악장애 환자의 통증의 질에서는 성별 차이가 있었지만 긴장성 두통이 있는 경우에는 성별 차이가 없었기 때문에 긴장성 두통이 있는 환자를 진료할 때는 남성과 여성이 비슷한 통증의 질을 가지고 있음을 고려해야 한다.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.103-114
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• 2009

긴장성 두통이 있는 측두하악장애환자의 연령에 따른 통증의 양상을 관찰하고자 국제두통학회의 진단기준에 부합되는 긴장성 두통이 있는 측두하악장애환자 170명을 실험군으로 하고, 긴장성 두통이 없는 측두하악장애환자 222명을 대조군으로 하여 통증의 질과 강도, 양측성 유무 그리고 일상생활에서의 증감 유무 등을 관찰하고 통계 처리하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 긴장성 두통이 없는 측두하악장애 환자에서 통증의 질은 연령별 차이가 없었지만, 긴장성 두통이 있는 측두하악장애 환자에서는 연령별 차이가 있었다(p=0.042). 2. 긴장성 두통이 없는 측두하악장애 환자에서 통증의 강도는 연령별 차이가 있었고(p=0.00), 긴장성 두통이 있는 측두하악 장애 환자에서도 연령별 차이가 있었다(p=0.004). 3. 긴장성 두통이 없는 측두하악장애 환자에서 통증의 양측성 유무는 연령별 차이가 없었고, 긴장성 두통이 있는 측두하악장애 환자에서도 연령별 차이는 없었다. 4. 긴장성 두통이 없는 측두하악장애 환자에서 일상생활에 따른 통증의 증가 유무는 연령별 차이가 없었고, 긴장성 두통이 있는 측두하악장애 환자에서도 연령별 차이가 없었다. 연령별 차이는 긴장성 두통이 있는 경우와 없는 경우 동일하게 통증의 강도에서는 있었고, 양측성 유무 그리고 일상생활 유무에서는 없었지만, 긴장성 두통이 없는 측두하악장애 환자의 통증의 질에서는 연령별 차이가 없었지만 긴장성 두통이 있는 경우에는 연령별 차이가 있기 때문에 긴장성 두통이 있는 환자를 진료할 때는 연령에 따른 통증의 질과 강도를 고려해야 하며, 이에 따른 추가적이고 지속적인 연구가 필요하리라고 사료된다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.127-135
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• 2009

Objectives : The purpose of this research is to analyze demographic characteristics and symptoms distribution in CTTH. Methods : This research was carried out on 100 patient with CTTH. CTTH patients answered demographic characteristics and checked symptoms score by six point Likert scale in headache symptoms and associated symptoms questionnaire. Results & Conclusions : Over 50% of tension headache patients from this research answered 'yes' to 23 questions of headache symptoms and associated symptoms questionnaire. Among the 23 syptoms, two were appealed by more than 80% of the patients. The two symptoms are related to physical and mental fatigue.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.202-209
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• 2019

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of temporomandibular joint and cervical vertebra treatment in persons with tension-type headaches on pain, tenderness, and functional improvement. Design: Three-group pretest-posttest design. Methods: Subjects with tension-type headaches were divided into the temporomandibular joint and cervical vertebra treatment group (n=11), temporomandibular joint treatment group (n=11), and cervical vertebra treatment group (n=11), and pre- and post-evaluation was performed. The temporomandibular joint treatment group underwent compression massage and joint ply of the muscles around the temporomandibular joint. The cervical vertebra group received deep tendon massage and Myofascial Release of the cervical muscles. The temporomandibular joint and cervical vertebra treatment group performed both types of treatment. Treatment was performed for 50 minutes, three times a week for 4 weeks. Measurement tools included the Korean version of the short form-McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ, K), Headache Impact test-6 (HIT-6), Neck Disability Index (NDI), and the Digital Algometer FPX25. Results: The groups showed significant differences in SF-MPQ, HIT-6 test, NDI, and Alogometer FPX25 test scores before and after intervention (p<0.05). The differences between the groups were most significant in the group that received treatment of the temporomandibular joint and cervical vertebra (p<0.05). Conclusions: In this study, the treatment of the temporomandibular joint and cervical vertebra was shown to be effective for improving pain, quality of life, and cervical vertebra in persons with tension-type headaches. This data may be helpful in identifying treatment techniques for tension-type headaches in the future.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제41권9호통권412호
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• pp.604-609
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• 2003

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.123-133
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• 2010

6개월간 경희대학교 치과병원 구강내과에 내원한 환자 중 두개주변압통과 관련된 긴장성 두통으로 진단된 총 48명(남자 11명, 여자 37명)과 측두하악장애에 기인한 두통으로 진단된 총 37명(남자 4명, 여자 33명)을 대상으로 하여 특징적 통증강도, 기능 제한 점수, 만성통증척도, 우울증 정도, 비특이적 신체 증상 등급, 하악기능과 관련된 기능제한에 대한 설문지(RDC/TMD Axis II한글판)를 통한 조사 후 다음과 같은 성적을 얻었다. 1. 특징적 통증 강도는 두개주변압통과 관련된 긴장성 두통 군에서 평균 49.937, 측두하악장애에 기인한 두통 군에서 평균 55.577를 나타냈으나 통계적으로 유의미한 차이는 없었다. 2. 기능 제한 점수는 두개주변압통과 관련된 긴장성 두통 군에서 평균 1.77, 측두하악장애에 기인한 두통 군에서 평균 2.32를 나타냈으나 통계적으로 유의미한 차이는 없었다. 3. 만성통증척도는 두개주변압통과 관련된 긴장성 두통 군에서 평균 2.02, 측두하악장애에 기인한 두통 군에서 평균 2.41를 나타냈으나 통계적으로 유의미한 차이는 없었다. 4. 우울증 정도는 두개주변압통과 관련된 긴장성 두통 군에서 평균 1.150, 측두하악장애에 기인한 두통 군에서 평균 1.049를 나타냈으나 통계적으로 유의미한 차이는 없었다. 5. 통증포함 비특이적 신체 증상 등급은 두개주변압통과 관련된 긴장성 두통 군에서 평균 1.117, 측두하악장애에 기인한 두통 군에서 평균 1.095를 나타냈으나 통계적으로 유의미한 차이는 없었다. 6. 통증비포함 비특이적 신체 증상 등급은 두개주변압통과 관련된 긴장성 두통 군에서 평균 0.939, 측두하악장애에 기인한 두통 군에서 평균 0.946을 나타냈으나 통계적으로 유의미한 차이는 없었다. 7. 하악기능과 관련된 기능제한은 두개주변압통과 관련된 긴장성 두통 군에서 평균 0.377, 측두하악장애에 기인한 두통 군에서 평균 0.387을 나타냈으나 통계적으로 유의미한 차이는 없었다. 두개주변압통과 관련된 긴장성 두통군과 측두하악장애에 기인한 두통군의 비교시 집단에 따른 척도점수의 평균에는 두 집단 사이에는 통계적으로 유사함이 관찰되었다. 이는 두개주변압통과 관련된 긴장성 두통과 측두하악장애에 기인한 두통이 임상적으로 유사한 축 II (Axis II)양상을 보인다는 것을 의미하며, 긴장성 두통의 일부분은 측두하악장애와 관련이 있다고 추론된다. 향후 긴장성 두통 진단시 측두하악장애에 대한 접근이 요구된다고 하겠다.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.147-155
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• 2023

Purpose: Headache is a very common disease experienced at least once in daily life, and tension-type headaches have a high and increasing prevalence. Chronic headaches can cause functional damage and huge socioeconomic impacts. This study aimed to compare the effects of myofascial release technique with manual therapy and self-myofascial release technique using a foam roller on the pain threshold and body schema in patients with chronic tension-type headaches. Methods: The study was conducted on 20 patients living in Busan with chronic tension headaches. Myofascial release technique with manual therapy was performed on the suboccipital, sternocleidomastoid, scalene, and upper trapezius muscles. The self -myofascial release technique using a foam roller was applied to the cervical and thoracic muscles. A laterality test was performed using a recognized neck application developed to evaluate body schema ability. A pressure-pain threshold test was performed using an electronic pressure algometer to compare the results before and after the myofascial release technique. Results: After applying myofascial release with manual therapy and a foam roller, the pressure-pain threshold values showed significant changes in both groups (p<.05). As a result of the laterality test, myofascial release with manual therapy and a foam roller were applied to the painful area. The values showed significant changes in both groups (p<.05), but only the group using the foam roller showed a significant difference (p<.05) in painless areas. Conclusion: The myofascial release technique with manual therapy can be the primary treatment technique for pain control in painful areas. The self-muscle release technique using a foam roller can be an effective method when there is no pain or when maintenance is needed after pain control.