• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.41-48
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• 2021

Objectives To determine the evidence of effectiveness and safety of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) with meridian and acupoint theory for knee osteoarthritis. Methods By March 3, 2021, five foreign electronic databases and six Korean medical electronic databases were reviewed with the key words 'extracorporeal shock wave' and '(acupoint OR acupuncture point)'. This key words was set up to increase the sensitivity of the search. After the search, knee osteoarthritis study was selected based on the title and abstract and then included after full-texts were read. Results Five randomized controlled trials were eligible in our inclusion criteria. The meta-analysis of three studies showed positive results for the using ESWT with meridian and acupoint theory for knee osteoarthritis compared with the control group on efficancy rate, visual analog scale and lysholm knee score. but there remains a conundrum regarding the safety of ESWT in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Conclusions Most of studies showed ESWT with meridian and acupoint theory were statistically effective to knee osteoarthritis. However there are limitations that the number of selected studies was small, risk of bias was unclear. So use of ESWT with meridian and acupoint theory for knee arthritis has limited evidence compared to usual care.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.239-244
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• 2012

The prevalence of knee osteoarthritis was higher people with lower limb amputation. This was identified that transfemoral amputees have a greater external knee adduction moment than ablebodied subjects by biomechanical studies. Therefore, they need rehabilitative intervention for prevention and reduction of knee osteoarthritis. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of lateral wedge insole used in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. This study was participated in fourteen unilateral transfemoral amputees and we were analyzed the difference gait variables between without lateral wedge insole and with $5^{\circ}$ and $10^{\circ}$ lateral wedge insole during gait. Our results showed that step length ratio was more symmetrical and, hip adduction and ankle inversion angle were more close to normal value, and knee adduction moment was decreased as the wedge angle increases. We proposed that these data would be utilized conservative treatment of knee osteoarthritis in lower limb amputees.

• 기본간호학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.55-63
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• 2010

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the BeHaS exercise program on balance and walking ability in middle-aged women with knee osteoarthritis. Method: Participants were 36 patients (experimental group: 18, control group: 18) with knee osteoarthritis. Women with knee osteoarthritis in the experimental group participated in the BeHaS exercise program for 65 to 90 minutes per session twice a week for 12 weeks. Data were collected by a structured interview and measurement tool from September 1, 2005 to March 30, 2006. Descriptive statistics, such as frequency, percentages, means, SD and t-test, Chi square test were used with the SPSS Win 12.0 to analyze the data. Results: There was a significant difference between the two groups for dynamic balance, but differences in balance and walking ability were only partially supported. Conclusion: These findings indicate that the BeHaS exercise program could be a good nursing intervention for health maintenance and promotion of patients with knee osteoarthritis. Further research is needed in order to confirm these findings in elderly people with osteoarthritis.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.249-264
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• 2004

Objective : This study is designed to find out the effects of Sulguanjul-Bang No.1 on osteoarthritis in knee joint. Methods : 45 patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee joint were enrolled in a short term 8-week open clinical trial. The 45 patients were taken Sulguanjul-bang No.1 two times a day before meals for 8 week. After 8 week treatment period, the following parameters were analyzed ; Visual analogue Scale(VAS) as first effective parameter, Lysholm index score, patient's global assessment, passive movement range of the knee joint. Results : Sulguanjul-bang No.1 treatment led to significant improvement in the pain and symptoms of osteoarthritis as determined by all efficacy measures. After 8 weeks of therapy, there was significant improvement in VAS and Lysholm index; squat, sit down and up, crepitaion, swelling. The range of motion was improved in 6 of 9 cases. The improvement in patient's global assessment was seen in 84%. Conclusion : Sulguanjul-bang No.1 was very beneficial effect in pain relief and improvement functions on osteoarthritis.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.77-91
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• 2017

Objectives The aim of this study was to develop a standard tool of pattern identification for Knee Osteoarthritis, which will be applied to clinical research. Methods The advisor committee for this study was organized by 11 panel of experts (Korean Rehabilitation Medicine professors, Acupuncture and Moxibustion professors belonging to Korean Medicine colleges, Principal Researcher of Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Doctor of Korean medicine). The pattern identifications and symptoms for this tool were extracted from published Korean and Chinese literature. Through the discussion among internal experts and consultation from advisors, the Instrument on Pattern Identifications for Knee Osteoarthritis was developed. Results 1) Five pattern identifications (The Wind, Chill, and Moisture, The Moist-Heat, Blood Stasis, Yang Deficiency of Spleen and Kidney, Yin Deficiency of Liver and Kidney) were set for the tool. 2) The mean weights which represent the importance of each symptom and scored on a hundred-point scale was obtained. 3) The Instrument on Pattern Identifications for Knee Osteoarthritis was designed in the self-reporting format composed of 46 questions. Conclusions The Instrument on Pattern Identifications for Knee Osteoarthritis was created through this study. Though this study is not proved about validity, reliability, the instrument of pattern identification for Knee Osteoarthritis is meaningful and expected to be applied to the subsequent.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.104-114
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• 2019

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to review the effectiveness of fire needling treatment for knee osteoarthritis in comparison with manual acupuncture treatment. Methods : Through four foreign online databases (PubMed, Cochrane library, EMBASE, and CNKI) and five domestic online databases (NDSL, RISS, KISS, OASIS, and KTKP), we searched for clinical studies that performed fire needling treatment for knee osteoarthritis until May 10, 2019. Only randomized controlled trials were selected and we assessed the risk of bias according to the Cochrane RoB criteria. This review examined the selected studies into first author, publication year, sample size, outcome measurements, results, acupoints, treatment time & period and so on. Results : A total of 7 RCTs were selected in this review and all were conducted in China. Treatment period of more than 4 weeks and treatment visits of 10 to 20 times were the most common. EX-LE4 and ST35 (=EX-LE5) acupoints were most frequently selected in treatment. Among the evaluation indexes, a total efficacy rate was used the most. Most of fire needling groups showed more significant results compared with the manual acupuncture groups statistically. Conclusions : All studies showed that fire needling treatments for knee osteoarthritis were more effective than manual acupuncture treatments statistically. Therefore, the results of this study could be utilized as a preliminary data for another clinical research on fire needling treatment for knee osteoarthritis. However, further well-designed randomized controlled trials will be needed to develop sufficient evidence about the effectiveness and safety of fire needling treatment for knee osteoarthritis in the future.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.348-353
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• 2020

Purpose: This study examined the comparison of effects of non-surgical continuous and intermittent traction on pain, balance and physical function in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Methods: A total of 30 knee osteoarthritis patients were recruited and randomized to a continuous traction group (n=10), an intermittent traction group (n=10), and a control group (n=10). The continuous traction group and intermittent traction group received a non-surgical continuous and intermittent knee joint traction workout five times a week, for 4 weeks. All subjects were assessed with the numeric rating scale (NRS), timed up and go test (TUGT), and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) before and after the 4-week treatment. Results: As a result of comparison within groups, the continuous traction group, intermittent traction group, and control group showed a significant difference for NRS, TUGT, and WOMAC after the experiment (p<0.05). According to the comparison of the three groups, the continuous traction group showed a more effectively significant difference than the intermittent traction group and the control group in the balance and physical functions before and after the experiment (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study showed that non-surgical continuous traction treatment was effective in improving pain, balance ability, and physical function in knee osteoarthritis patients.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.167-182
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• 2005

지역사회 주민들을 대상으로 무릎 골관절염 진단기준을 적용하여 무릎 골관절염의 유병률을 파악하고, 관련요인을 규명하기 위하여 2002년 9월부터 10월까지 무작위 집락표본추출에 의하여 경상북도 고령군의 5개리에 거주하는 조사 가능한 40세 이상 여성 258명 중 200명을 조사완료(77.5%)하여 분석하였다. 대상자의 일반적 특성과 질병 과거력, 가족력, 건강행위, 좌식생활 형태 및 일상생활 수행능력 등은 설문조사를 하였으며, 신체계측과 혈압, 혈당, 혈중 총 콜레스테롤, 골밀도를 측정하고 무릎 X-선 촬영을 하였다. 자료분석은 SPSS 10.0을 이용하여 빈도분석, 카이제곱검정, t-검정, 다중로지스틱회귀분석을 시행하였다. 골관절염 양성의 기준이 되는 Kellgren과 Lawrence 분류법에 의한 등급 2 이상(71%)과 설문조사에 의한 무릎 통증이 있는(67%) 기준을 충족시키는 무릎 골관절염 환자는 54%였다. 단변량 분석에서는 연령이 높아질수록 무릎 골관절염 유병률이 높았으며, 직업에 따라서는 농업이나 가내공업에 종사하는 군의 유병률이 58.9%로 기타 직업을 가진 군에 비하여 유의하게 높았다. 무릎 골관절염의 가족력과 무릎 외상 및 수술경험(p<0.01), 당뇨병(p<0.05)은 유병률과 유의한 관련성이 있었다. 신체활동도 점수는 무릎 골관절염 군이 정상군에 비하여 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<0.05). 무릎 골관절염 이환 여부에 따른 좌식생활 기간을 비교해 보면 골관절염 군이 정상군에 비해 유의한 차이가 있었다. 혈당, 골밀도, 체질량지수는 골관절염군과 정상군 간에 유의한 차이가 있었다. 무릎 골관절염의 유병 여부를 종속변수로 한 다중로지스틱회귀분석에서는 연령이 높을수록, 농업이나 가내공업에 종사할수록, 관절외상 및 수술경험이 있는 경우에 혈당이 높을수록, 체질량지수가 높을수록 무릎 골관절염 유병률에 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 골관절염 관리를 위한 자조운동과 체중조절, 통증관리를 위한 물리치료 등의 조절가능 인자에 대한 중재를 위한 자조교실과 같은 접근 가능한 자기관리와 골관절 운동프로그램을 확대하고 비닐하우스 작업시 자세에 대한 가이드라인 등의 제시가 필요하다고 생각한다.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2008년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.245-246
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• 2008

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.197-202
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• 2008

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of acupotomy for patients with Osteoarthritis on Knee using "Five-Finger placed to marking position". Methods : We treated 12 patients who have Osteoarthritis on Knee with acupotomy. Results : It was effective to 10 patients among the 12 patients. Conclusions : This study demonstrate that acupotomy using "Five-Finger placed to marking position" is useful effect on Osteoarthritis on Knee. As though we had not wide experience in this treatment, more research is needed.