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Clinical Study about Meridian Tendino-musculature Acupuncture on Headache (경근자법(經筋刺法)을 이용한 두통치료에 대한 임상적 고찰)

  • Kim, Jung Hyun;Yeo, In Ho;Jo, Na Young;Jung, Se Ho;Lee, Eun Yong;Lee, Cham Geol;Kim, Yong Se;Roh, Jeong Du
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.17-24
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    • 2013
  • Objectives : To broaden understanding about meridian tendino-musculature acupuncture on headache and to evaluate the effect of meridian tendino-musculature acupuncture on headache. Methods and Results : From Feb. 2012 to Jan. 2013, the 64 patients were outpatients for treatment of headache in Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Traditional Korean Medical Hospital, Semyung University and treated with meridian tendino-musculature acupuncture. To evaluate the effect of meridian tendino-musculature acupuncture, we devide 3groups(21 occipital-headache patients, 27 temporal-headache patients, 16 frontal-headache patients) upon pain area and search pain intensity(VAS were used), different frequency, duration time. As a result, headache are improved remarkably within two weeks. Conclusions : Meridian tendino-musculature acupuncture was found to be helpful to patients who wish to recover from headache. In order to make this meridian tendino-musculature acupuncture more available, we should pay more attention to improving treatment appliance and acupuncture techniwue.

A Systematic Review of Acupuncture for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  • Kim, Hong Guk;Ryoo, Dek Woo;Jeong, Seong Mok;Kim, Sung Jin;Baek, Seung Won;Lee, Chang Hee;Yoon, Jin Young;Goo, Bon Hyuk;Kim, Min Jeong;Park, Yeon Cheol;Seo, Byung Kwan;Baek, Yong Hyeon;Nam, Sang Soo;Kim, Yong Suk
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.34 no.2
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    • pp.93-112
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    • 2017
  • Objectives : To evaluate and summarize the efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment (AT) in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Methods : Fifteen databases (Pubmed, Cochrane, EMBASE, AMED, CINAHL, CNKI, Wanfang, and eight Korean databases) were searched up to September 2016. Only trials in which acupuncture was the sole treatment were included. Fatigue was used as the primary outcome measure, while the quality of life, pain, mood disorders, and adverse events were used as secondary outcome measures. We adopted three classifications: AT vs Sham AT, AT vs Wait-list, AT vs Western medication. The Cochrane risk of bias tool was used to assess the methodological quality. Results : A total of 11 randomized controlled trials involving 869 participants were identified. In comparison with Sham AT, AT significantly alleviated fatigue and pain, but no conclusions about the quality of life and mood disorders could be drawn. In the Wait-list group and Western medication groups, patients with CFS might feel less fatigued following acupuncture treatment, but the evidence was insufficient due to lack of study. Nine of 11 RCTs (81.8%) reported adverse events and there were two cases of mild subcutaneous hemorrhage, but no serious adverse cases. Conclusion : This review found evidence that patients with CFS may generally benefit from alleviation of symptoms by acupuncture treatment, and there is no evidence of worsening symptoms or causing of serious adverse events. A positive effect on fatigue and pain was observed, but no conclusion for improving quality of life and mood disorders.

Effects of Scalp Acupuncture with Usual Acupuncture on Peripheral Facial Palsy in Comparison with Usual Acupuncture Only (말초성 안면신경마비에 대한 일반침 치료와 두침 병행치료의 효과비교)

  • Choi, You-Jin;Yoon, Kyung-Jin;Kim, Min-Seok;Park, Jae-Yeon;Jeon, Jae-Cheon;Lee, Tae-Ho;Lee, Eun-Yong;Roh, Jeong-Du
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.27 no.6
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    • pp.101-109
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    • 2010
  • Objectives : This study was to compare effects of scalp acupuncture with usual acupuncture on peripheral facial palsy in comparison with usual acupuncture only. Methods : We investigated 40 cases of patients with peripheral facial palsy, and devided patients into two groups: We treated one group by scalp acupuncture with usual acupuncture and did the other group by usual acupuncture only. To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment applied for two groups, we used Gross Grading System of House-Brackmann(H-B grade), Yanagihara's Unweighed Grading System(Y system). Results : 1. In H-B grade group B(common acupuncture therapy and scalp acupuncture)'s score was reduced than group A(common acupuncture therapy), but there was no statistical significance. 2. In Y-system group B was higher than group A, but there was no statistical significance. Conclusions : There was no stastical significance between two groups : treated by scalp acupuncture with usual acupuncture and usual acupuncture therapy only, on peripheral facial palsy.

A Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis Treated with Acupotomy and Traditional Korean Medicine

  • Kim, Beom Seok;Kim, Jae Ik;Kim, Hyo Bin;Lee, Ye Ji;Sung, Ki Jung;Jeon, Ju Hyun;Kim, Eunseok;Kim, Young Il
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.36 no.3
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    • pp.172-181
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    • 2019
  • This case report relates to a 40-year old male patient diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis who was treated with acupotomy and traditional Korean medicine. He showed a significant improvement in joint range of motion (ROM) in cervical and lumbar vertebrae, and in pain and functional disorder symptoms. The patient received acupotomy, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine and physical therapy (November 26, 2018 to December 17, 2018). Joint ROM for cervical and lumbar vertebrae was measured, and the pain level was assessed using a numerical rating scale. The functional disorder and quality of life scales were also assessed using the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index, Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index, Korean Health Assessment Questionnaire, and Modified Health Assessment Questionnaire. After applying acupotomy and traditional Korean medicine, the patient exhibited increased joint ROM and reduced pain, also in conjunction with improved responses in functional disorder and quality of life.

A Clinical Study Comparing the Effects of Chuna Treatment and Ouhyul Herbal Acupuncture on the Patients with Cervical Pain Caused by Traffic Accidents (교통사고로 발생한 경항통 환자에 대한 추나요법 병행치료군과 중성어혈약침 병행치료군의 비교연구)

  • Woo, Jae-Hyuk;Han, Kyung-Wan;Kim, Eun-Seok;Lee, Seul-Ji;Lee, Joon-Seok;Nam, Ji-Hwan;Kim, Kie-Won;Lee, Min-Jung;Yoo, In-Sik
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.28 no.5
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    • pp.9-18
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    • 2011
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of Chuna Treatment and Ouhyul herbal acupuncture on the patients with cervical pain caused by traffic accidents. Methods : This study was carried out on the 60 out-patients with cervical pain caused by whiplash injury. These patients were divided into two groups, group A and group B, of 30 patients each. Group A was treated with acupuncture and Chuna treatment and group B was treated with acupuncture and Ouhyul herbal acupuncture. All the patients from both groups were treated four times, twice a week for two weeks. The results of treatment were evaluated by VAS and NDI score. Results : Statistically, both group A and B demonstrated significant improvement in VAS and NDI. But there were no significant differences in the VAS and NDI between two groups. Conclusion : According to the results of this study, it was suggested that Chuna treatment and Ouhyul herbal acupuncture are effective in reducing cervical pain caused by traffic accidents. However, there were no significant differences in the VAS and NDI between two groups.

Moxibustion for Knee Osteoarthritis : A Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (슬관절염에 대한 뜸 치료의 유효성 및 안전성 연구 : 무작위 대조 예비 임상연구 프로토콜)

  • Lee, Seung-Hoon;Kim, Kun-Hyung;Kim, Tae-Hun;Kim, Jung-Eun;Kim, Joo-Hee;Kang, Kyung-Won;Jung, So-Young;Kim, Ae-Ran;Park, Hyo-Ju;Shin, Mi-Suk;Hong, Kwon-Eui;Choi, Sun-Mi
    • Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.1-15
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    • 2011
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of massive clinical research and to make a basic analysis on the effectiveness and safety of moxibustion treatment on knee osteoarthritis compared to usual care. Methods and Results : This study is a protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. Forty participants are assigned to the moxibustion group (n=20) and usual care group (n=20). Participants assigned to the moxibustion group receive moxibustion treatment on the affected knee(s) at six standard acupuncture points (ST36, ST35, ST34, SP9, Ex-LE04 and SP10) three times per week for four weeks (total of 12 sessions). Participants in the usual care group don't receive moxibustion treatment during the study period and follow-up are made on the 5th, 9th and 13th weeks after random allocation. Both groups are allowed to use any kind of treatment, including surgery, conventional medication, physical treatment, acupuncture, herbal medicine, over-the-counter drugs and other active treatments. Education material that explains knee osteoarthritis and current management options and self-exercise is provided for each group. The pain scale of the Korean Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Questionnaire (K-WOMAC) is the primary outcome measurement used in this study. Other subscales of the K-WOMAC, the Short-Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Physical Function test, Patient Global Assessment, and Pain Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) are used as outcome variables to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture. Safety is assessed at every visit. Conclusions : The result of this trial will provide a basis for the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture treatment for knee osteoarthritis.

The Effect of the Treatment with Venesection on Treating Low Back Pain of Acute Stage (급성기(急性期) 요통(腰痛)의 치료(治療)에 자락요법(刺絡療法)의 병행(竝行)이 미치는 영향(影響))

  • Song, Hyong-gun;Song, Min-sik;Kim, Jeong-ho;Kang, Jae-hui;Kim, Young-hwa;Kim, Young-il;Hong, Kwon-eui;Lee, Hyeon;Lee, Hwan-dong
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.21 no.5
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    • pp.113-122
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    • 2004
  • Objective : This study is designed in order to evaluate the therapeutic effect of venesection on acute low back pain. Methods : From Nov. 1st 2003 to Apr. 30th 2004, 40 cases of low back pain patients at acute stage were divided into 2 groups; one group(control group) took only acupuncture therapy, and the other group(test group) took acupuncture and venesection therapy. Pain rating score(PRS) was used to assess the pain for its intensity, frequency, duration, and aggravating factors. And visual analog scale(VAS) was used, too. PRS and VAS was checked twice, before the treatment and after the treatment. Treatment was done twice a day. Results : Both acupuncture therapy and acupuncture with venesection therapy showed good effect on low back pain of acute stage. And the latter group showed better effect on decreasing pain than former. It was proved by the difference between PRS and VAS checked before treatment and what checked after treatment. But it was not proved statistically. Conclusion : Only acupuncture and acupuncture with venesection can be recommended as a useful therapy to treat low back pain of acute stage.

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Clinical Research Trends on Compression Fracture Treatment Using Traditional Korean Medicine: A Case Study Review

  • Jeong-Du Roh;Jung Won Byun;Soo Min Ryu;You Jin Heo;Song Choi;Eun Yong Lee;Cham Kyul Lee;Na Young Jo
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.41 no.1
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    • pp.1-16
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    • 2024
  • This review examined and analyzed clinical research trends in the treatment of compression fractures in traditional Korean medicine using case studies. Accordingly, 5 web databases were searched using relevant Korean and English terms. Based on predefined exclusion and inclusion criteria, 16 case studies were selected, analyzed, and classified according to the journal, publication year, participants, chief complaints, affected vertebrae, treatment and evaluation methods, and improvement. The case studies reported various treatment methods, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, physical therapy, cupping, moxibustion, and band training. All 16 case studies reported the use of combination therapy. All 23 cases reported in these case studies demonstrated improvement in chief complaints, and none reported any side effects.

Effect of Acupuncture and Moxibustion at SP6(Sanyinjiao) and BL28(Pangguangshu) on Experimental Acute renal failure in rats (삼음교(三陰交)(SP6), 방광유(膀胱兪)(BL28)의 침자 및 애구자극이 흰쥐의 실험적 급성신부전에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Min-ho;Park, Chun-ha;Kim, Hyo-ean;Yun, Yeo-chung
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.19 no.6
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    • pp.49-60
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    • 2002
  • Objective : The aim of this experiment is to investigate the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion at SP6(Sanyinjiao) and BL28(Pangguanshu) on uranyl acetate-induced acute renal failure in rats. Methods : To induce experimental acute renal failure, uranyl acetate was intraperitoneally injected to rats by 5mg/kg. 3 days later acupuncture and moxibustion treatment was done at SP6(Sanyinjiao) and BL28(Pangguanshu) bilaterally of the rats. And then 4 days later, we measured rats' body weight, kidney weight, serum BUN, creatinine and serum eletrolyte levels(Na, K and Cl). Results : In the moxibustion group, hypertrophy index of kidney and serum BUN level were decreased marginally significantly, and serum creatinine, K levels were decreased significantly. But in the acupuncture group, there was no significance at this experiment. Conclusions : SP6(Sanyinjiao) and BL28(Pangguanshu) moxibustion can decrease serum BUN, creatinine, and serum eletrolyte levels on uranyl acetate-induced acute renal failure in rats. And the study will be done continuously about non-effect in the acupuncture group at this experiment.

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A Clinical Study on Effect of Electro-acupuncture Treatment for Lumbago Patients Caused by Traffic Accident (교통사고로 인한 요통환자의 전침치료 효과에 대한 임상적 연구)

  • Kim, Sang-Joo;Lee, Han;Jung, Ho-Suk;Kim, Eun-Seok;Woo, Jae-Hyuk;Han, Kyung-Wan;Lee, Seul-Ji;Lee, Joon-Seok;Yoo, In-Sik
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.27 no.5
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    • pp.117-123
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    • 2010
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of electro-acupuncture treatment for lumbago patients caused by traffic accident. Methods : 60 patients were divided into two groups, group A and group B, of 30 patients each. Group A was treated with electro-acupuncture treatment and general acupuncture treatment twice per week for four weeks. Group B was treated with general acupuncture treatment twice per week for four weeks. Results : Between the two groups there was no significant difference in the VAS and RMDQ in the statistics. Conclusions : There was no significant difference between the two groups in the VAS and RMDQ in the statistics. However, it turned out that electro-acupuncture and general acupuncture was effective in reducing the pain of the patients in group A and B according to increased number of the treatment.