• Journal of Korean Medical Ki-Gong Academy
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.13-21
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• 2022

Objective : This report aimed to provide an introduction to the clinical application of Whidam's Su-Gi therapy to low back pain. Methods : Whidam's Su-Gi therapy for low back pain consisted of manual therapy according to upward and downward evaluations. Upward evaluation items include SLR, hip joint LOM, legs raising together, raising knee and turning left and right, and waist raising. Downward evaluation items include spinal alignment in sitting position, shoulder part tension, and cervical part tension. After performing the manual therapy according to the evaluation at each stage, the pain and dysfunction are reevaluated to confirm the negative and proceed to the next step. Conclusions : The clinical application of Whidam's Su-Gi therapy to low back pain is a method of interpreting and approaching low back pain disease with the theory of attraction pathology according to the principle of ChoGi-therapy(調氣療法).

• Journal of Korean Medical Ki-Gong Academy
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.1-27
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• 2023

Objective : This paper provides a narrative review of the research literature on the neurophysiological and neurochemical mechanisms of local vibration while studying the treatment principles and mechanisms of Whidam's vibrator Sugi therapy. Methods : Searches related to vibration therapy research were conducted in PUBMED using "Vibration", "Whole Body Vibration", "Localized Vibration", and "Focal Vibration". The Conditions were limited to review and systematic review. Results : Roberto Casale's paper was selected as an inquiry task and reviewed critically and narratively by referring to other papers. The stimulation process of local vibration (LV) was broadly classified into receptor transmission (pain reception phase), ascending sensory pathway to the spinal cord (segmental phase), and action of the cortex and subcortical structures (systemic control phase) according to the pain pathway. In addition, the role of C-tactile mechanoreceptors, changes in neurotransmitters and neurohormones, LV stimulation below perception threshold (lower threshold), pain control and kinesiologic illusions were specially addressed. In addition, the expression and function of Piezo Channels were added to supplement the human pain and tactile sensing mechanism. Conclusions : LV exerts pain control mechanisms through different interactions that can interfere with pain transmission and pain perception. Since LV provides sufficient neurophysiological reasons for clinical application, it is necessary to expand the use of Whidam's vibrator Sugi therapy to a wider range of clinical applications.

• Journal of Korean Medical Ki-Gong Academy
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.139-154
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• 2019

Objective : The purpose of this study is to report the results and evaluation of I phase of the Gigong Academy, hosted by the Korean Academy of Medical Gi-Gong. Methods : The assessment and results were used in questionnaires. Conclusions : 1. Total 109 persons participated from 1-1 to 1-5 with an average of 21.8 person attending each session, which was a rather unsatisfactory level. 2. In the age group of participants, those in their 40s were mostly about 70 percent, and those in their 30s were very small, forming a vulnerable hierarchy that lacks a middle class. 3. The main purpose of the Academy participants was Gigong training, but the purpose of treatment and rest increased over the round of session. 4. The quality of the Academy's lectures, systems, and venues is highly positive, which can be said to be successful, but there is a need for publicity to increase participants, and more encouragement for the lifestyle of personal training and health care.

• Journal of Korean Medical Ki-Gong Academy
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.15-67
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• 2020

Objective : The purpose of this study is to identify the trends of vibration(or wave) therapy in Korea, to actively utilize vibration(or wave) therapy, and to help research activities of vibration therapy in Korean Medicine. Methods : The following Korean words "진동기", "진동요법", "진동운동", "진동치료", "파동요법", "파동운동", "파동치료" were searched on three specialized search sites (RISS, NAL, DBpia). Trends of vibration therapy were analyzed through the selected researches suitable for this study among these searched researches in an overview format. Results : 1. A total of 8,116 studies were searched and a total of 365 studies were finally selected 2. From 2000 to 2019, when research began to increase in earnest, there were 17.45±10.28 studies per year, and the AGR(Average Annual Growth Rate) was 11.92%. 3. In the main field of research, the 'Medicine and Pharmacy' was the largest with 147(40.16%) studies. In the Middle Field, the 'Kinesiology' was the largest with 99(27.05%) studies. In the study design, 'RCT(Randomized Controlled trial)' was the largest with 138(47.75%) studies. In the Age Group, 'Youth' was the largest with 126(48.84%) studies. 4. The average of the number of participants was 24.90±17.44. 5. The most used Intervention was the 'WBV(Whole Body Vibration)' with 177(61.25%) studies. 6. The average of Intervention Period was 5.99±4.14 weeks, while the maximum was 36 weeks. 7. The journal that published the most research papers is 'K. J. of Sports Science(체육과학연구;13)', and the society is 'Rehabilitation Engineering And Assistive Technology Society of Korea(한국재활복지공학회; 14)'. The University that published the most dissertations is 'Sahmyook University(11)'. 8. The authors who published the most studies are Ju-Hwan O(8) as the main author and Tae Kyu Kwon(18) as the co-author (including the thesis Director). In an integrated analysis of the authors and co-authors, Tae Kyu Kwon published the most numerous studies(19) Conclusions : 1. The study of vibration or wave therapy has been increasing noticeably every year. 2. The major academic Fields studying vibration or wave therapy are the 'Kinesiologic Field', 'Physical Therapy Field', and 'Biomedical Engineering Field'. 3. The most chosen method of study design on vibration or wave treatment was 'RCT', and there was no significant change in the annual presentation rate. 4. Types of vibration or wave therapy could be classified as 'LVS(Local Vibration Stimulation)', 'WBV(Whole Body Vibration)', 'MV(Micro Vibration)', 'BV(Bio Vibration)' and 'SWV(Sound Wave Vibration)', and the study on Whole Body Vibration is most active. 5. Most of the studies of vibration or wave therapy were on musculoskeletal systems, but there were very few studies on internal diseases.

• Journal of Korean Medical Ki-Gong Academy
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.95-109
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• 1996

To investigate anti-stress effects of Manual Kigong, Manual-Apparatus Combined Kikong, and Systemic Kigong, this experiments were performed changing of plasma catecholaminess and serum cortisol measured. Also using D.I.T.I(Digital Infrared Thermongraphy Imaging), Pulse Analyzer, Electric Current on Neurometer, and Digital Flicker on Testing-Stressed. And following results were abtained. 1) Menual-Appartus Combined Kikong decreased significantly increasing concentration of plasma epinephrine and norepinephrine level in Testing-stressed. 2) Manual Kigong decreased increasing concentration of serum cortisol level in Testing-stressed. 3) Manual Kigong and Manual-Aparatues Combined Kikong increased decreasing thermomerty on the palm's center caused Testing-stressed. 4) All of three treats are small change in SET(Systolic Ejection Time) by Pulse Analyzer caused Testing-stressed. 5) More changes of Electric Current on the Neurometer Diagnosis caused Testing-stressed are as followed. Manual-Apparatus Combined Kikong >Systemic Kigong >Manual Kigong From the results, it may be concluded that Manual-Apparatus Combined Kikong Theraphy having more anti-stress effects than Manual Theraphy. Systemic Kigong Therapy.

• Journal of Korean Medical Ki-Gong Academy
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.61-76
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• 2003

Objective : This study is performed to evaluate the clinical effect of Gigong therapy by measuring ABR-2000 on neck stiffness patients. Methods : Among the outpatients with neck stiffness who visited to Wolgot Oriental Medical Clinic from 16 to 26, June 2003, we selected 22 persons. They were divided into two groups. One group was treated with acupuncture, cupping therapy added to Gigong therapy and the other was treated with the two formers. Before and after therapy, we measured ABR-2000 from the head, two hands and two feet. We selected 11 persons without specific conditions as a control group. Results : Between the control and the Gigong therapy, there were significant difference of differences. Gigong therapy plays role in relaxing inner and outer of the body. Conclusion : This result indicated that Gigong therapy is to regulate autonomic nerve and to relax the inner and outer of the body.

• Journal of Korean Medical Ki-Gong Academy
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.50-77
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• 2011

The social demand of manipulative therapy has increased. but the concept, terminology, classification and system of manipulative therapy is unclear. Therefore, academic organization on manipulative therapy is needed. The aim of this study is overview the evolution of manipulative therapy and based on this, we will find out how manipulative therapy is studied in South Korea. Manipulative therapy reflects medical knowledge and trends at the time. Historically people who work as key roles in evolution of manupulative therapy are Hippocrates, Claudius Galen, Acicenna(Ibn Sīnā), Ambroise Paré, Andreas Vesalius, Pehr Henrik Ling, Florence Nightingale, Andrew Taylor Still, Daniel David Palmer, James Beaver Mennell, James Henry Cyriax, Robin Mckenzie, Freddy Kaltenborn, Brian R Mulligan, George Goodheart, Mikao Usui, Wilhelm Reich, Ida Rolf. As the result of articles search, Massage, Chiropractics, acupressure(acupuncture), Chuna, osteopathy, reflexology, CST, Mulligan techniques, Dongbang whalbub, Kaltenborn-Evjenth orthopedic manual therapy are major subject that studied in South Korea.

• Journal of Korean Medical classics
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• v.18 no.4 s.31
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• pp.27-43
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• 2005

통과대(通過對)${\ulcorner}$내경(內經)${\lrcorner}$ 중출현적조신적개념급용조신치병적방법적연구(中出現的調神的槪念及用調神治病的方法的硏究), 득출여하결론(得出如下結論): 조신이양생지의(調神以養生之意), 용우지금(用于至今). ${\ulcorner}$내경(內經)${\lrcorner}$중신지의(中神之意), 우기표현위여우주자연지신(尤其表現爲與宇宙自然之神)[천신(天神)]상응적인체지신(相應的人體之神)[인신(人神)]상(上), 즉천인상응적사상교위돌출(卽天人相應的思想較爲突出) 형신상호관계상(形神相互關係上), 재유지형신합일적사상적동시(在維持形神合一的思想的同時), 비기양형경가중시어조신(比起養形更加重視於調神). 재양생방면(在養生方面), 조신의조시간급공간(調神依照時間及空間), 분위사시조신화오장신조신(分爲四時調神和五臟神調神). ${\ulcorner}$소문(素問).사기조신대론(四氣調神大論)${\lrcorner}$적요지시이사시출현적자연계적변화규율(的要旨是以四時出現的自然界的變化規律), 응대청정적우주정신래수련신심(應對淸靜的宇宙精神來修練身心). ‘이념요법(移念療法)’시통과개변재인체오장내정기적운행위치(是通過改變在人體五臟內精氣的運行位置), 진행치료적방법(進行治療的方法). 기내용개괄료기타각종정신요법(其內容槪括了其他各種精神療法). 대지언고론요법적한의학해석(對至言高論療法的韓醫學解釋), 불시이이유오행혹음양이론작위의거(不是以已有五行或陰陽理論作爲依據), 이시가종사상의학중조도. 기원인시사상의학적출발점(其原因是四象醫學的出發點), 불시이단순적육체무병작위기목적(不是以單純的肉體無病作爲其目的). 저일점(這一點), 종명확지표현재수세보원적성명사단론중(從明確地表現在壽世保元的性命四端論中). 대생리병리독특적유심론관(對生理病理獨特的唯心論觀), 시이제마선생탁월관점(是李濟馬先生卓越觀点). 한방음악치료초월료이행동주의심리학위중심(韓方音樂治療超越了以行動主義心理學爲中心), 발전기래적기유적음악요법적국한성(發展起來的旣有的音樂療法的局限性), 약여약물(若與藥物), 침구치료병용(鍼灸治療倂用), 불근가이치료신경정신질환(不僅可以治療神經精神疾患), 환가이치료기타각종신체질환(還可以治療其他各種身體疾患). 기공시이응신(氣功是以凝神), 의수(意守), 의념등표현(意念等表現), 작위기주요조신방법적일종수신법(作爲其主要調神方法的一種修身法).

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.331-340
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• 2007

The etiology of chronic headache is not yet fully explained, the treatment of this symptom is not simple. We show the effect of Qigong therapeutics applied on chronic headache patient, in order to establish a primary data for further studies of new treatments. We treated 2 times a weeks for 3 weeks. The acupoints, (太陽穴)(Ex-HN5), (老龍穴), (大趾甲下穴), and (百會穴)(GV20) were stimulated for 10 seconds by Qigong-Acupuncture, and after that Qigong therapy was performed for 30 minutes The effects were analyzed using VAS scores, PPI(Present Pain Intensity), HI(Headache Index) and HDI(The Henry Ford Headache Disability Inventory). We concluded that Qigong therapeutics applied on chronic headache patient showed effects of relieving pain, improving general activities and changing the mood. Further researches are needed to evaluate the distinct functional mechanism of Qigong therapeutics, hut this study is meaningful in the sense that it will act as a fundamental study to build on.

• Journal of Korean Medical Ki-Gong Academy
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.99-115
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• 2019

Introduction : In patient with ankylosing spondylitis, when bone formation progresses, spinal fusion occurs and joint motion is severely limited. We performed Medical Gi-gong and Korean medical therapies in patient with advanced ankylosing spondylitis with spinal fusion. Case : 46-year-old male with extensive spinal fusion at the cervical and lumbar spine complains of back pain, hip pain, joint stiffness, eye pain, and digestive problems. HLA-B27 (+), mSASSS is 70. Medical Gi-gong was done 311 days for 340 days. Acupuncture, cupping, and manual treatment were performed once every 5.9 days for one year. BASDAI improved from 5.3 to 4.3, BASFI from 4.3 to 3.7, and BASMI from 6.8 to 5.8. mSASSS did not change. Conclusions : Patients with advanced ankylosing spondylitis were treated with Medical Gigong and Korean medical therapies to achieve a slight improvement.