Objectives To systematically review the effect of chuna manual therapy (CMT) on growth and development of children. Methods We performed a literature search using eight electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Chinese Academic Journals, Research Information Sharing Service, Koreanstudies Information Service System and Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System) up to the end of April 2023. We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that appraised the effect of CMT in the growth and development of children. The risk of bias was evaluated from Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. Results Three appropriate RCTs were included and analyzed. Height and weight of the CMT group was statistically higher compared to the control group. Conclusions CMT could be effective for growth and development of children. However, evidence were limited due to a small number of studies, lack of well-designed RCT and regional bias. Further well-designed research is necessary to obtain stronger evidence.

Objectives This review aimed to evaluate the effect and clinical utilization of chuna manual therapy (CMT) for constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome. Methods Literature search was conducted using 12 electronic databases: PubMed, EMBASE, The Cochrane Library, Ovid, Web of Science, Chinese Academic Journals, KMBASE, ScienceOn, Korea Med, OASIS, KISS, and RISS. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using CMT for constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome treatment were included. The risk of bias of each RCT was evaluated using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. Results Seven RCTs met the inclusion criteria. CMT alone and CMT combined with Western medication showed positive result on constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome treatment. Two RCTs that compared CMT alone with placebo medicine showed partially positive results in meta-analysis. However, vasoactive intestinal peptide and cholecystokinin values of these studies were evaluated in an opposite way; thus, meta-analysis of these values were not conducted. Conclusions CMT may be effective and clinically utilizable for constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome treatment. However, there is limited evidence due to lack of well-designed RCTs. Further well-designed RCTs are needed for stronger evidence.

Objectives To investigate the effect of traditional exercise therapy on male erectile dysfunction. Methods We searched five overseas (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, CAJ, CiNii) and six domestic (ScienceON, KISS, OASIS, KMBASE, KoreanTK, RISS) databases until March 2022. The search terms 'impotence, sexual dysfunction, taichi, five animal exercise, baduanjin' were combined to suit the language of the site. The research design was limited to a randomized controlled trial (RCT). Results Three papers were selected for analysis. All were searched in Chinese databases. There were two 'Taichi' and one 'Wuqinxi'. All studies reported an increase in International Index of Erectile Function and testosterone (p < 0.05). No adverse reactions to exercise therapy have been reported. Conclusions We think it is effective to perform traditional exercise treatments such as Taichi and Wuqinxi for men's erectile dysfunction.

Objectives This review was conducted to investigate the evidence of efficacy of manual therapy for fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Methods We searched 10 electronic databases (CAJ [CNKI], CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, DBpia, KISS, RISS, and OASIS) to find randomized-controlled clinical trials (RCTs) investigating manual therapy for FMS. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and score in the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) were analyzed as the main evaluation criteria. Results Among 273 articles, 254 were screened and 19 RCTs were selected. Only 17 RCTs could be statistically analyzed. Manual therapy was more effective than placebo or sham or no treatment in terms of VAS (p=0.0003). When combined with medication or exercises, manual therapy showed therapeutic effect in terms of reducing pain (VAS) and ameliorating symptoms of FMS (FIQ). However, manual therapy did not show its effect in terms of VAS compared to medication. Lastly, there were no significant difference between manual therapy and exercise in terms of improvements in VAS and FIQ. Conclusions Effectiveness of manual therapy including CMT for treating FMS was identified. However, this study has its limitations due to the small size and number of RCTs that were included in this study. Nevertheless this study could be a groundwork for well-designed research for CMT for FMS.

Objectives This case study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Complex Korean Medicine Treatment on cervical dystonia. Methods Complex Korean medicine treatments were conducted on patients with cervical dystonia. To measure and follow up the degree of cervical rotation and side bending malposition, we analyzed X-ray images filmed at the Atlas open mouth view and C-spine AP view every 2 weeks. Range of motion test was conducted every week to evaluate the functional level of cervical spine. Moreover, outcome estimates were performed using the Tsui rating score, numeric rating scale, and pain disability index. Results After complex treatment, the degree of cervical rotation and right lateral flexion malposition improved. Pain on cervical spine decreased and functional activities of daily living improved. Conclusions Our study reveals that Complex Korean Medicine Treatment may improve cervical dystonia. In the future, research with a high level of evidence should be conducted to confirm the effectiveness of chuna manual therapy and Korean Medicine Treatment. Our study is expected to be a theorical and clinical background.

Objectives We report 2 cases of isolated head tremor treated by Functional CerebroSpinal Therapy (FCST) and acupuncture. These cases report efficacy of FCST on isolated head tremor. Methods In both cases, patients who experienced isolated heard tremor visited 10 times and were treated with FCST and acupucture. Improvements of head tremor was measured by a Visual Analogue Scale(VAS), MDS-UPDRS 2.10 and MDS-UPDRS 3.18. Results In Case 1, after treatment, VAS of tremor decreased from 10 to 0, MDS-UPDRS 2.10 from 2 to 0, MDS-UPDRS 3.18 from 4 to 0. In Case 2, after treatment, VAS of tremor was decreased from 10 to 2, MDS-UPDRS 2.10 from 2 to 1, MDS-UPDRS 3.18 from 4 to 2. Conclusions This improvement might suggest FCST can be effective for patients who suffer isolated head tremor.