• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.205-218
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• 2021

Background: Korean medicine treatment was assessed in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) according to subgroups of: sex, age, cause of knee OA, body mass index, hospitalization period, history, OA compartment, phenotype, and comorbidity. Methods: A retrospective review was performed of 122 inpatients who were admitted to the Hospital of Korean Medicine for Korean medicine treatment of knee pain, and were diagnosed with knee OA based on magnetic resonance imaging findings. Analysis of patient subgroups (sex, age, cause of knee OA, body mass index, hospitalization period, history, OA compartment, phenotype, and comorbidity) was carried out and treatments including acupuncture, cupping, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine, chuna therapy, medicinal steaming therapy, manual therapy, and extracorporeal shock wave therapy were listed. The numeric rating scale (NRS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), and 5-level EuroQol- 5 Dimension (EQ-5D-5L) scores were measured before and after treatment to assess the effects of treatment on pain and quality of life. Results: Seventeen males and 105 females were included in this study. Most patients were in their 60s. In the total study population, NRS, WOMAC, and EQ-5D-5L scores were improved statistically significant when comparing before and after treatment. The NRS and WOMAC scores improved statistically significant in the medial, patellofemoral, medial + patellofemoral, medial + lateral + patellofemoral compartment. Conclusion: Korean medicine treatment significantly reduced pain, stiffness, and physical dysfunction, and improved the quality of life of patients with knee OA, suggesting that it may be an effective alternative to the current conservative treatments.

• Clinical Pain
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.65-69
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• 2019

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of high-voltage microcurrent therapy in patients with herniated lumbar disc (HLD) presenting radicular or back pain. Method: This is a retrospective study with 33 patients who are complaining pain with HLD findings on magnetic resonance image. Microcurrent therapy was applied to leg or paralumbar area. Treatment was conducted for seven minutes with 250~1000 uA intensity as high as the patients could tolerate via stimulating probe with roller type and the frequency was 60 Hz with a sine wave pulse. The visual analogue scale (VAS) was measured just before and after the treatment. Results: The degree of pain reduction (△VAS) was 1.6 points after treatment on average. The △VAS according to the diagnosis, stenosis, dermatome area, medication, pain site and caudal epidural block was not statistically significant. However, the △VAS according to the number of treatments (< 3, ≥ 3 times) showed a statistically significant difference (p=0.04). Conclusion: High-voltage microcurrent therapy may help reduce lumbar or lumbosacral radiating pain after the procedure. The effect was better when microcurrent was applied three times or more. This result suggests that the microcurrent would have cumulative effect on reducing radicular or back pain in patients with HLD.

• 동남아시아연구
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.1-50
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• 2016

동남아시아 국가 중 한류의 강력한 수용국가라 할 수 있는 인도네시아와 베트남은 한류시장의 높은 성장률을 보이면서 동시에 반한류적 담론 역시 빈번하게 발생하는 추세를 보인다. 두 나라의 온라인 담론 분석과 일반인 수용자 인터뷰를 통해 반한류에 나타난 문화적 갈등과 특성을 분석한 결과, 두 나라는 온라인에서 반한류 담론이 활발하게 형성되고 유포된다는 점, 그리고 반한류 현상을 자연스러운 문화적 현상의 하나로 인식한다는 점에서 공통점을 보이면서 다음과 같은 차이를 드러내고 있다. 인도네시아는 한류 콘텐츠가 자국 종교와 문화적, 도덕적 가치 측면에서 충돌을 일으킨다는 점에서 비판하면서 한류 콘텐츠가 사회의 도덕을 훼손하는 요인으로 인식되며 반한류 담론이 형성된다. 따라서 반한류의 정서들은 문화정체성을 수호하고자 하는 문화민족주의로 연결된다. 반면 베트남의 반한류 정서는 문화정체성이나 문화민족주의 정서로 발전하는 모습은 두드러지지 않는다. 대신 케이팝 열성팬으로 인한 사회문제와 세대 갈등이 반한류의 주된 요인으로 지적되며, 케이팝 열성팬을 병리적 현상으로 접근하면서 치료와 교육이 필요한 문제로 인식한다. 또한 케이팝의 성적 선정성 뿐 아니라, 케이팝 아이돌의 실력 없음을 인스턴트 음식에 빗대 '라면 아이돌'이라고 부르면서 한류 비판의 근거로 삼기도 한다. 케이팝 뿐 아니라 한국 드라마는 진부한 전형성과 반복되는 내용의 유사성, 감정 과잉과 비현실성이 문제로 지적되며 이는 한류에 대한 반감의 근거로서 제시된다. 두 나라의 인터뷰 참여자들은 공통적으로 이러한 반한류 현상을 해결되어야 할 문제라기보다는 자연스러운 문화적 현실로 수용하고 있었다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.346-352
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• 2016

전통적으로 향기(aroma) 치료법은 대체 의학 분야에서뿐만 아니라 정신과 치료에서도 실제로 널리 활용 되었다. 본 연구에서는 일차적으로 odorant-binding protein (OBP) 활성 부위에 대한 스마트 웨이브(SW) 주요 화학적 조성물과 OBP 활성 리간드인 citrate anion 결합 친화도를 비교 분석하였다. SW는 OBP 활성 부위에 대해 citrate anion보다 훨씬 높은 분자 결합 친화도를 나타내었다. 임상적으로 SW혼합 조성물을 후각으로 흡입한 전/후, 뇌파에 어떠한 변화가 유도되는지를 비교 분석하였다. 18명의 피험자들을 대상으로 SW 흡입 전/후 뇌파의 명상(안정감) 변화 지수를, 악취를 내는 음성 대조군(EV)과 파우더향을 발산하는 양성 대조군(HB) 흡입 전/후의 변화 값과 비교하였다. SW를 흡입한 실험군에서는 SW를 흡입하고 난 후 상쾌함을 경험하였다는 반응을 나타냈으며 SW흡입군에서는 EV흡입군과 HB흡입군에 비하여 뇌파의 명상 지수가 현저하게 안정된 값으로 유도되는 것을 확인하였다. 또한 EV흡입 이후 SW를 흡입하였을 때 뇌파 명상 지수가 안정 뇌파값 범위로 개선되었다. 결과적으로 SW혼합 조성물은 OBP에 효과적으로 결합하여 OBP를 활성화 시키고, SW 흡입은 뇌파를 효과적으로 통제하여 심리적 상태를 현저하게 안정화 시키는 것을 확인하였다. 본 연구를 통하여 SW흡입법은 외부의 스트레스 자극으로부터 뇌 활성을 효율적으로 조절할 수 있는 새로운 향기 치료법으로의 활용이 가능하다고 판단된다.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제14권12호
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• pp.2755-2760
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 건강한 남성을 대상으로 뜸 자극을 가한 대상군과 자극을 가하지 않은 대상군의 뇌파를 분석하여 어떠한 영향을 미치는지에 대해 실험하였다. 뜸 자극은 뜸 링을 사용하는 간접 뜸 자극 방식을 적용하였고, 뇌파는 국제10-20전극법을 적용하여 16채널 쌍전극 측정법으로 측정하였다. 측정된 데이터는 ${\alpha}$, ${\beta}$, ${\delta}$, ${\Theta}$파의 주파수 스펙트럼을 구하고, 16채널 전체를 평균한 뇌파변화추이와 16채널 각각의 뇌파변화추이에 대해 분석하였다. 그 결과, 중완, 관원, 신궐의 뜸 자극은 체표감각신경의 반응에 따라 두정엽(ch 2, 3, 6, 7)의 뇌파신호가 낮았고, 무 자극 대상군과 뜸 자극 대상군의 큰 차이는 후두엽(ch 4, 8)의 변화로 뜸 자극 시 온화한 온열 ($42{\sim}44^{\circ}C$)자극에서 ${\alpha}$파 증가와 ${\beta}$파 감소, 약간의 뜨거움($45{\sim}48^{\circ}C$)의 반응 시 ${\alpha}$파 감소와 ${\beta}$파 증가의 반응이 있었다. 그리고 자극 후 1시간에서 ${\beta}$, ${\delta}$, ${\theta}$파 감소와 ${\alpha}$파의 증가로 정신생리 향상효과가 있음을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.15-27
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• 2003

Therapeutic ultrasound is commonly applied for deep heating in physical therapy setting. However, it is difficult to determine the exact application dosage and to confirm the immediate heating effect. Microwave Radio-Thermometer (MRT) can measure the temperature by the electromagnetic energy in the microwave region of the object that emits above absolute zero temperature. MRT was used for early diagnosis of breast cancer since it was not harmful, non-invasive, and non-ionizing to the human body. The purposes of this study were to investigate how accurately 1.1 GHz RTM (RES Ltd. Russia) measures the change of average temperature in the tissue, and to determine the depth of temperature change measurement. Therapeutic ultrasound was applied (continuous wave for 5 minutes, 1 MHz, intensity of 1.5 $W/cm^2$ [in vitro] and 1.0 $W/cm^2$ [in vivo]) in four different conditions: (1) 30 cases of in vitro specimen of pork, (2) 30 cases of in vitro specimen of pork ankle joint, (3) 10 cases of in vivo canine thigh, and (4) 30 cases of in vivo human body. Intraclass Correlation Coeffients (ICC[3,1]) between average needle probe thermometer below surface and MRT temperature was revealed as followed: (1) Before ultrasound application ICCs ranges above .8 in specimen of pork (15 mm underneath the skin) and above .82 in specimen of pork ankle joint (10~30 mm underneath the skin). (2) After ultrasound application ICCs ranges above .7 in both specimens of pork and pork ankle joint. (3) Before ultrasound application ICCs ranges above .8 in canine thigh (20 mm underneath the skin). (4) After ultrasound application ICCs ranges above .82 in canine thigh. The temperature of the human body increased significantly with the mean of $15^{\circ}C$ in muscle tissue and with the mean of $3.5^{\circ}C$ in joint (p<.00). It was revealed that the average depth of temperature measurement of the tissue by MRT was in between 10 and 35 mm, and determined that the proper temperature measurement band was $36.5{\sim}37.0^{\circ}C$.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.207-216
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• 2018

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the fully immersive virtual reality (FIVR) program changes in the autonomic nervous system (ANS) by age according to heart rate variability (HRV). Methods: A total of 44 subjects were classified into group 1(aged 20-30), group 2(aged 40-60), and group 3(aged 70 and above). The study analyzed the HRV using a pulse wave analyzer and compared the ANS changes before and after applying the FIVR of the group. The LF, HF, RMSSD, and SDNN were measured. Fifteen minutes of virtual reality applications were applied to all subjects, and 1 min of rest was given in the middle of the session. A was used for anteroposterior comparisons of the ANS. Results: The HF, LF, RMSSD, and SDNN values were not statistically significant in all groups, but they all increased. The RMSSD value was statistically significant because it increased in group 3 (p<0.05). Those of the other two groups were not statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: An FIVR program does not have a negative effect on the ANS response.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.102-108
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• 2011

The study of wave propagation and scattering in biological media has become increasingly important in recent years. The propagation of light within tissues is an important problem that confronts the dosimetry of therapeutic laser delivery and the development of diagnostic spectroscopy. In the clinical application of photodynamic therapy(PDT) and in photobiology, the photon deposition within a tissue determines the spatial distribution of photochemical reactions. Scattered light is measured as a function of the distance (r) between the axis of the incident beam and the detection spot. Consequently, knowledge of the photosensitizer(Chlorophyll-a) function that characterizes a phantom is measured. To obtain the results of scattering coefficients(${\mu}s$) of a turbid material from diffusion described by experimental approach. It was measured the energy fluency of photon radiation at the position of penetration depth. From fluorescence experimental method obtained the analytical expression for the scattered light as the values of $(I/I_o)_{wavelength}$ vs the distance between the center of the incident beam and optical fiber in terms of the condition of "in situ spectroscopy(optically thick)" and real time by fluorometric measurements. The result was compromised with transport of intensities though a random distribution of scatters.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.1060-1067
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• 2017

Objectives: This case study examined the effects of treatment with traditional Korean medicine on a central post-stroke pain patient, who had impingement syndrome of the right shoulder. Methods: The patient received traditional Korean medical treatments, including acupuncture, warm-needling, moxibustion, and cupping, throughout the treatment period, and extracorporeal shock-wave therapy and physical therapy for part of the treatment period. The effects of treatments were measured with a manual muscle test (MMT), numerical rating scale (NRS), range of motion (ROM), and gait staging index (self-invented). Results: The clinical symptoms of the patient were improved considerably after the complete treatment. Conclusions: Traditional Korean medicine may be effective for treatment of central post-stroke pain in patients with impingement syndrome.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.179-190
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• 2004

Objective : As today obese children have increased rapidly in Korea, the interest has been much increased. The childhood obesity causes not only physical problems but also psychosocial problems and it is more difficult than that of adult to treat. That's why we started to intervene actively. Methods : In the Oriental Medical Center, several children were treated for obesity with aroma massage, low frequency wave acupuncture therapy. auricular acupuncture therapy and behavior modification and 3 children over the middle level are mentioned in this study with good results. Results : 1) After treatments, they became taller$(1.1667{\pm}0.8505cm)$. 2) After treatments, they lost their weights$(1.6333{\pm}0.7768kg)$. 3) After treatments, their BMI and OI were reduced$(1.4667{\pm}0.5774kg/m^2,\;9.8{\pm}1.7776%)$. Conclusion : We report the good results of oriental medicine on three cases of obese children over the middle level. And the further study is needed with more cases, longer duration and other tools.