Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation (한방재활의학과학회지)
- Volume 18 Issue 3
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- Pages.81-90
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- 2008
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- 1229-1854(pISSN)
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- 2288-4114(eISSN)
The Effect of Electro-acupuncture Stimulation of Tiaoko(S38)-Chengsan(B57) on Shoulder ROM with Frozen Shoulder Patient
조구(S38)-승산(B57)혈의 전침 자극이 동결견 환자의 관절가동범위에 미치는 영향
- Kweon, Oh-Hyun (Research Institute Natural Therapy Major in Physical Therapy) ;
- Han, Jin-Tae (Graduate School of Dae-Gu University) ;
- Lee, Sang-Youl (Graduate School of Dae-Gu University) ;
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Lee, Myoung-Hee
(Graduate School of Dae-Gu University) ;
- Bae, Sung-Soo (Dept. of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Dae-Gu University)
- Received : 2008.06.16
- Accepted : 2008.07.14
- Published : 2008.07.31
Abstract
Objectives : The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of electro-acupuncture stimulation regarding restoration of range of motion on patients with frozen shoulder. Methods : Experimental group measured with shoulder flexion and abduction angle at pre and post electro-acupuncture stimulation. Results : There were statistically significant difference regarding change of flexion angle of electro-acupuncture stimulation(p<0.01) and the testing value of all levels had a significant difference with the value of final post-test(p<0.01). There were statistically significant difference regarding change of abduction angle of electro-acupuncture stimulation(p<0.01). Conclusions : Electro-acupuncture stimulation of distal part increased range of motion of frozen shoulder. Therefore, application of electro-acupuncture should be developed as a therapeutic method in treatment of frozen shoulder. Also, it can contribute as one of good therapeutic methods offered to patients through approach of oriental rehabilitation medicine.