• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.47-53
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• 2022

Objectives This case study aimed to investigate the effect of acupotomy and fascia chuna therapy on talipes cavus-type plantar fasciitis. Methods We classified the foot arch type using a podoscope and estimated the outcome by evaluating the numeric rating scale, pain disability index, and EuroQol-5-dimension measurement. Results After treatment, heel pain decreased and the quality-of-life score improved. Conclusions This study suggests that treatment with acupotomy and muscle energy techniques based on the foot arch type may be effective for plantar fasciitis. A limitation of this study is the small number of cases. Further clinical studies are required.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.4 no.1
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• pp.7-17
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• 2009

Objectives: The objective of this study is to report the effectiveness of Chuna treatment and burning acupuncture therapy on shoulder impingement syndrome. Methods: Among the patients with shoulder pain, We selected 3 patients diagnosed as shoulder impingement syndrome by physical examination and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI). After Chuna treatment and burning acupuncture therapy, we evaluated the effectiveness by measuring range of movement(ROM) and checking The Shoulder Pain And Disability Index(SPADI) every three times the patients called at the clinic for three weeks. Results: The symptoms of the patients got improved relatively in short period considering shoulder impingement syndrome belongs to chronic diseases and steps chronical procedure in recovering. Conclusions: These cases showed Chuna treatment and burning acupuncture therapy could be applied on shoulder impingement syndrome and were effective for improving the symptoms. We suggest that further studies and clinical trials will be needed afterwards.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.47-60
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• 2009

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of chuna treatment on cervical sprain caused by traffic accident in early stage. Methods : This study carried out on 20 patients who have received hospital treatment in Daejeon Univ. cheonan Oriental Hospital. Non-chuna group got acupunture-therapy, herbal medication, physical therapy and Chuna group got chuna treatment besides. We measured Heart Rate Variability(HRV) and Visual Analog Scale(VAS) on 2nd, 4th day. Results : After being treated by our methods, Chuna Group showed the inclination to balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve. In chuna group, an autonomic nerve activity showed the inclination to increase. But there were no significant difference between both groups. Chuna group's VAS were significantly decreased(p=0.043). Conclusions : The results suggest that Chuna treatment help traffic accident patients in early stage to reduce pain. Refer to autonomic nerve system, chuna treatment seem to do positive effect but Further long tenn study in a large scale is needed.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.1-11
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• 2019

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to review clinical studies about the effect of chuna manual therapy (CMT) for peripheral facial paralysis in children. Methods : In this review, we searched 11 electronic databases (Pubmed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, CINAHL, CAJ, Oasis, NDSL, KISS, RISS, KISTI, Dbpia); We concluded our literature search in April 23, 2019. We included only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of testing CMT for peripheral facial paralysis in children. The methodological quality of each RCT was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. The meta-analysis was performed by synthesizing outcome data of total efficacy rate (TER). Results : After screening papers, a total of 6 RCTs were selected and analyzed. In the 6 RCTs, patients(n=15-60 per study) were randomized into groups for treatment and control. Specifically, the treatment group received CMT, while the control group was concurrently given usual care, such as acupuncture and medicine. The meta-analysis showed that the treatment group receiving CMT alone showed significant improvement in TER, compared to the control group receiving acupuncture therapy alone(P<0.05). And the treatment group receiving CMT combined with usual care showed positive results, in terms of TER, compared to the control group receiving usual care, but was not statistically significant(P>0.05). Conclusions : Our analysis suggests that CMT has therapeutic effects for peripheral facial paralysis in children. However, to confirm this result, further investigation accompanied by high quality studies is required.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.43-48
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• 2010

Objectives : This study is designed to evaluate the effect of conservative oriental medical treatment using Chuna manual therapy for meridian sinew system for snapping hip patient who have hip joint movement system impairment. Methods : 28-year old snapping hip patient who have hip joint movement system impairment was treated with conservative oriental medical treatment using Chuna manual therapy for meridian sinew system. The improvement of the patient was evaluated by Numerical rating scale(NRS), Snapping Sound Degree(SSD), Range of Motion(ROM). Results: After 13 times treatment, the patient had significant improvement in Numerical rating scale(NRS), Snapping Sound Degree(SSD), Range of Motion(ROM). Conclusions: If hip joint movement system impairment cause a snapping hip, we can treat with Chuna manual therapy for meridian sinew system.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.37 no.5
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• pp.685-690
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• 2016

Objective: To report the effect of an oriental medicine treatment, including chuna manual therapy, for a patient suffering with spondylolytic spondylolisthesis. Methods: One patient was treated by oriental medical treatment including acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and chuna manual therapy and the results were assessed with a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), walking distance, and radiological examination. Results: After treatment, the NRS changed from 6 to 2 and walking distance changed from 250 m to 1000 m. Conclusions: In this study, oriental medical treatment, including chuna therapy, was an effective treatment for patients with spondylolytic spondylolisthesis. However, additional studies are needed, as are more and observations of these patients.

• Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.229-236
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• 2009

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report one case of spinal scoliosis patient with neglected congenital muscular torticollis treated by chuna manual therapy. Methods : The patient had been treated with chuna manual therapy. Full spine anteroposterior X-ray was taken to measure cobb's angle and cervico-mandibular angle before and after the period of treatment. Results : After treatment, the cobb's angle has been improved by $12^{\circ}$($31^{\circ}$ to $19^{\circ}$) at thoracic level, by $7^{\circ}$($17^{\circ}$ to $10^{\circ}$) at lumbar level. The cervico-mandibular angle has been improved by $5^{\circ}$($14^{\circ}$ to $9^{\circ}$). Conclusions : Chuna manual therapy was effective for a scoliosis patient with neglected congenital muscular therapy.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.17-25
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• 2022

Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of manual therapy for knee meniscus injuries. Methods We searched seven electronic databases (MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, CAJ, Wanfang, RISS, ScienceON, and OASIS) to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using the keywords "manual therapy OR chuna OR tuina" and "meniscus injury." Results Eleven RCTs were selected based on the inclusion criteria, and all studies were conducted in China. Five studies were meta-analyzed. The systematic review revealed a positive effect of manual therapy for knee meniscus injury. Low risk of selection, attrition, and reporting bias were demonstrated in all studies. Ten studies had a high risk of performance bias. Conclusions The systematic review reported favorable results using manual therapy for knee meniscus injury. However, this study has several limitations because of the high risk of bias. Further clinical studies and reviews with higher levels of evidence are warranted.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.53-66
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• 2021

Objectives The purpose of this scoping review is to investigate the trends and gaps in existing research on neural mobilization in Korea and to suggest further directions for study. Methods A scoping review was sequentially conducted according to the five steps outlined by Arksey and O'Malley, and the PRISMA-ScR checklist. We searched five domestic databases (RISS, DBpia, KISS, ScienceON, and KMBASE) and identified relevant literature reported until April 15, 2021. The key search terms used were "Neural mobilization" and "Neurodynamic". Results Of the 1383 studies identified in the search, 50 were finally selected. Of these, 45 studies were in the field of medicine and pharmacy and physical therapy as the most common sub-field. Thirty-eight of the 50 studies (76%) were randomized controlled trials. Neural mobilization was most frequently used in the treatment of stroke (n = 13) and of various neuromusculoskeletal diseases such as cervical radiculopathy (n = 8) and low back pain (n = 5). The main targets of neural mobilization were the median nerve (n = 20) and sciatic nerve (n = 14). The most commonly used technique for neural mobilization was that developed by Butler and Jones in 1991 (n = 10). Conclusions This is the first scoping review of neural mobilization in Korea. We believe that further research on neural mobilization with other types of research design is necessary to investigate the utility of neural mobilization and to establish standard protocols. Our findings indicate that neural mobilization can be considered as an intervention for neuromusculoskeletal diseases in Korean medicine.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.23-30
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• 2010

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of chuna treatment on lumbar sprain caused by traffic accident. Methods: This study carried out on 20 patients who have received hospital treatment in Semyung University Oriental Hospital. 20 patients were divided 2 groups. Non-chuna group got acupuncture-therapy, herbal medication, physical therapy and chuna group got chuna treatment besides. And then compared the VAS measurements of each group. Results: 1. Both group were significantly improved in VAS after 7 days of treatment. 2. Chuna group compared with Non-chuna group was significantly improved in VAS after 7 days of treatment. Conclusions: We found out that chuna treatment is considered to be effective and useful on lumbar sprain caused by traffic accident.