• Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.21-32
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• 2011

Objectives : The purpose of this is to prove that using burning acupuncture therapy with chuna therapy can be more effective therapy for low bock pain patient. Methods : 43 patients with low back pan were divided into 2 groups; using burning acupuncture therapy with chuna therapy group and using chuna therapy only group. The patients were evaluated by visual analogue scale(VAS) and pain rating score(PRS). Results : Each group showed significant in decreasing VAS score and PRS score. After 2nd treatment, the sample group was significant mere effective in decreasing VAS. And after 3rd treatment, the sample group was significantly more effective in decreasing PRS(p<0.05). Constructive disease didn't affect the change of pain significantly. Conclusions : In this clinical study, using burning acupuncture therapy with chuna therapy group was more effective in relieving low back pain than using chuna therapy only group.

• The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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• v.35 no.3
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• pp.89-99
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• 2021

Objectives Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic superficial eczematous dermatitis characterized by the redness and dry or greasy squama. This case study was designed to assess the effect of Shi Wei Ba Du-San gamibang (Jeongan-tang) for seborrheic dermatitis by retrospective methods. Methods From June 1, 2016 to January 31, 2020, 5 patients with seborrheic dermatitis were treated with Jeongan-tang for 3 months at Oriental Medicine Clinic. We analyzed information and body conditions of 5 patients. Redness, squama, and skin discomfort such as itching were assessed in 5 patients by using VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) score. We evaluated the symptom change by photographs and VAS score before and after the treatment. Results At first, the frequency of flushing and redness was decreased. Secondly, the scaly skin was change to normal state and itching sensation was lessened. After the treatment, the total VAS score was decreased. Conclusions Jeongan-tang can be effective in seborrheic dermatitis, and it also can be helpful to regenerate the skin condition as well.

• Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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• v.23 no.4
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• pp.261-268
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• 2013

This study was performed to report the case of Korean medical treatment for the Patulous Eustachian tube patient with headache. The patient was treated by acupuncture, herbal medicine, bee venom injection, needle-embedding therapy, chuna therapy, release of cranial base and sacro-occipital therapy. Korean medical treatment was administered during 3 weeks. The improvement of clinical symptoms was evaluated by VAS (visual analogue scale) and SF-36 (36-Item Short Form Healthy Survey Instrument). After treatment, most symptoms decreased, headache VAS score changed 10 to 6 and tinnitus VAS score changed 10 to 5. Also, most SF-36 scores increased. Our study suggested that Korean medical treatments are effective in the patient with Patulous Eustachian tube. And further studies are required to identify underlying mechanism of treatment.

• PNF and Movement
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• v.10 no.4
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• pp.57-63
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• 2012

Purpose : The Purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of taping on the pain decrease in patient with medial epicondylitis. Methods : A total of 20 patients participated in this study. Group 1 of 10 subjects performed taping intervention three times a week. Group 2 of 10 subjects only therapeutic modalities for 30 minutes. We analyzed the descriptive statistics and one-way ANOVA by SPSS 12.0 for windows. Results : In comparison of VAS between pre and post value, the decrease of pain was significant in the experimental and control group(p<.05). In comparison of the difference of VAS score between the groups was significant difference at (p<.05). Conclusion : Taping techniques helped to lower VAS score in patients with medial epicondylitis. Further tirials, which give attention to these parts, are needed before any firm conclusions may be made.

• The Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Ultrasound Society
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• v.8 no.1
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• pp.1-5
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• 2015

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of local steroid injection for infraspinatus under ultrasonographic guidance in patients with posterior shoulder pain during horizontal adduction test. Materials and Methods: Twenty one cases of patients, from May 2013 to May 2014, showed positive horizontal adduction test were retrospectively analyzed. We performed ultrasonography-guided infraspinatus injection using steroid to these patients in the outpatient clinics. We evalulated results for visual analogue score (VAS) for pain, UCLA score for these patients before injection, following 3 months and 6 months after injection. Results: After ultrasonography-guided infraspinatus injection using steroid, there were clinically significant improvements in VAS and UCLA score at 3 month's follow-up period (p<0.05). But there were no significant differences in VAS and UCLA score between 3 months and 6 months (p>0.05). Fourteen of 21 (67%) cases showed much improved and improved satisfaction. Respectively, seven of 21 (33%) cases showed not improved and aggravation satisfaction. Conclusion: Ultrasonography-guided infraspinatus injection using steroid is an effective treatment method for the patients with exacerbated posterior shoulder pain during horizontal adduction test.

• YAKHAK HOEJI
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• v.52 no.3
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• pp.176-181
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• 2008

Stomach cancer shows the highest incidence among cancer patients in Korea and it deteriorates the patients' health-related quality of life considerably. This study measured utility weights of severe stomach cancer symptoms using VAS (Visual Analogue Scale), TTO (Time-trade Off) and EQ-5D (EuroQol-5 Dimension) methods. A survey questionnaire was developed to describe the symptoms of severe stomach cancer comprehensively and concisely using VAS, TTO and EQ-5D. A face-to-face interview was conducted for 21 cancer inpatients in a hospital and 25 non-patients. The mean utility weight is 0.498 for VAS, 0.375 for EQ-5D and 0.300 for TTO. Using VAS or TTO methods, there were no statistically significant differences between patients and non-patients while there was significant difference in EQ-5D. The utility weight with VAS and EQ-5D has shown similar trend - higher score in patient group, male and aged while it has opposite trend with TTO.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.25 no.4
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• pp.157-162
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• 2008

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of acupotomy for patients with chronic arthritis of ankle. Methods : We treated Two patients who have chronic arthritis of ankle with acupotomy. To check the effect and satisfaction of acupotomy we used visual analog scale(VAS) and Five-point Likert scale. At the same time, we measured Change of ankle range of motion(ROM). Results : As a result of evaluation by using VAS, after treatment VAS score decreased(VAS3, VAS5). ROM of ankle widened. And the Likert scale point were checked 3 and 4. Conclusions : This study shows acupotomy has useful effect on chronic arthritis of ankle. An acupotomy is an alternative effective treatment modality for chronic arthritis of ankle.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.17 no.5
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• pp.522-529
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• 2016

This study examined the effects of 4-weeks of backward walking exercise on ROM, VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) score and proprioception in anterior cruciate reconstruction patients. Fourteen subjects were randomly assigned to either a backward walking group (BWG, n=7) or a control group (CON, n=7) and then participated in rehabilitation program for 4 weeks. The ROM of the flexion significantly decreased in both groups (BWG, p<0.001 vs CON, p<0.01), while ROM of extension significantly decreased only in the BWG (p<.05) post exercise, but no significant difference was observed between groups. Additionally, VAS score decreased significantly in both groups (P<0.001) and BWG was lower than CON post exercise (p<0.001). Finally, proprioception decreased significantly in both groups (BWG, p<0.001 vs CON, p<0.05), but did not differ significantly between groups. These results suggest that the 4 week backward walking rehabilitation program improves ROM, VAS score, and proprioception and has positive effects on functional recovery of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction patients.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.43-52
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• 2008

Objective : The purpose of this study is to evaluate the conservative treatment for supraspinatus tendinitis with kyphotic cervical curvature patient. Methods : We used chuna, Herbal medication, Acupuncture, Bee Venom Acupuncture, Physical Therapy for this patient. And we measured of VAS score, ROM and Extent of the subjective symptoms of shoulder pain to evaluate treatment effects. Result : Patient's shoulder pain and cervical curvature has improved. VAS score and Extent of the subjective symptoms of shoulder pain score were also decreased.

• Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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• v.12 no.4
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• pp.127-134
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• 2009

Objective: This case was to report a case of Partial Tear of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex treated by Intra-articular bee venom Pharmacopuncture. Methods: The patient was treated by Intra-articular bee venom Pharmacopuncture. The Effect of Treatment was evaluated by Visual Analog Scale(VAS) and Modified Mayo Wrist Score(Wrist Score). Results & Conclusions: After Treatment, Patient's VAS decreased and Wrist Score increased. For this results, Intra-articular Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture may be effective for Partial Tear of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex.