A Study of Korean Traditional Physical Therapy with Hwangtoh

황토를 이용한 전통적 물리치료에 대한 연구

Purpose : The purpose of this study investigate method and effect of Hwangtoh as Korean traditional therapy. Methods : This is literature study with books, and thesis for Korean traditional Hwangtoh therapy. Result : The physical therapy that is in use nowadays, especially thermotherapy has been around since human started to live on the earth. This primitive Korean traditional physical therapy with Hwangtoh have used in common. Historical records show that some kings in those days recommended to their men these methods to treat any chronic disease or illness. This was often thought of as positive means of treatment. Conclusion : Korean traditional physical therapy has been developed, and its scientific effects have been proven. Korean traditional physical therapy is used extensively in hospital and clinics to treat many kinds of diseases and illness and need for scientifical research and data regarding any unproven physical therapy technique.