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Four Case of HIVD-Lumbar Spine Patient Treated with Acupotomy (침도침 시술을 통한 요추추간판탈출증 환자 4명의 증례보고)

  • Kwak, Byung-Min;Hong, Kwon-Eui
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.149-156
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    • 2008
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of acupotomy for patients with Lumbar intervertebral disc Herniation. Methods : We treated Four patients who have HIVD of L-spine with acupotomy. Visual analog scores(VAS) and Oswestry Low-back pain Disabiliby Index(ODI) were compared before-treatment with after-tretment. When the patients is discharged, the satisfaction of acupotomy were graded by Five-point Likert scale. Results : VAS and ODI were decreased at all case. Likert scale point were cheked as grade 4 at all case. Conclusions : This study shows acupotomy has useful effect on HIVD of L-spine.

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A Clinical Study about Gait Disturbance of Patient who Diagnosed Spinal Cord Concussion after Traffic Accident (교통사고 후 척수진탕으로 인한 양하지 부전마비 환자 1례에 대한 증례보고)

  • Choi, Yi Jeong;Lee, Bong Hyo;Lee, Yun Kyu;Kim, Jae Su;Lee, Hyun Jong;Jung, Tae Young;Lim, Sung Chul
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.81-90
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    • 2013
  • Objectives : The purpose on this study is to report clinical effects of oriental medicine for gait disturbance after traffic accident. Methods : The patient was treated using electro-acupuncture, 8 constitution acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion and physical treatment. The effects for gait disturbance have measured with modified barthel index(MBI) and that for lower back pain have measured with visual analog scale(VAS). Results : 1. The Modified barthel index gradually increased according to treatment time. 2. The VAS of low back pain decreased to less than half. Conclusion : Oriental medical treatment showed positive effect on gait disturbance after traffic accident.

Case Report of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Patient by "Yangmuji Anchu Traction Technique" (양무지 안추 신전법을 이용한 악관절장애로 인한 개구장애 환자 치험 3례)

  • Lee, Joong-Keun;Song, Yun-Kyung;Lim, Hyung-Ho
    • The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.121-135
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    • 2009
  • Objectives : This study was carried out to investigate the effects of "Yangmuji Anchu Traction Technique" on Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Patient. Methods : The therapies were Chuna("Yangmuji Anchu Traction Technique"), acupuncture treatment, Carthami-Semen Herbal Acupuncture treatment and herbal medicine. We estimated the effects of treatment by measuring from a lower front teeth to upper front teeth in open mouth, measuring a gap of center line on front teeth in open mouth. And by measuring Visual Analog Scale(VAS) and Patient Global Assessment(PGA) before and after treatment. Results : After treatment, we confirmed these improvements : the length measuring from a lower front teeth to upper front teeth in open mouth and the gap of center line on front teeth in open mouth was improved in all cases. Also Visual Analog Scale(VAS) was improved in all cases. Conclusions : These results suggested that "Yangmuji Anchu Traction Technique" effected for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Patient.

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The Influence of 4 wks Complex Therapeutic Exercises on Visual Analog Scale of Pain and Range of Motion for Middle-Aged Women with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema (4주간 복합 운동치료가 유방암 림프부종 중년여성의 통증, 견관절 가동범위에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Byung-Ki;Lee, Jae-Sub;Kim, Tae-Soo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.153-161
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    • 2013
  • PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the effect of complex theraputic exercise on visual analog scale of pain, shoulder' range of motion for middle-aged women with breast cancer related lymphedema. METHODS: The 14 middle-aged women involved voluntary in this study and then they were divided into two groups(n =7 per group). The complex exercise program was implemented over 4 weeks, 60 minutes per day, with 3 types of exercise for stimulation whereas the control group was performed a classical decongestive physiotherapy in a same day. For data analysis, the mean and standard deviation were estimated; 2 way repeated measures ANOVA was carried out. RESULTS: First, The level of VAS was significantly reduced on time, interaction effect in the group. Second, most factors of ROM were significantly increased on time, interaction effect whereas extension was not significantly increased. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, Our results showed that complex therapeutic exercise could improve or maintain VAS and ROM of shoulder joint for middle-aged women with breast cancer related lymphedema.

The Effect of Low-intensity Ultrasound (noblelife) on Pain Relief of Upper Trapezius (저강도 초음파치료기 노블라이프가 상부 승모근 통증에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Jao-On;Choi, Jong-Duk;Jung, Nak-Su;Choi, Kyu-Hwan
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.97-105
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    • 2002
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the low-intensity ultrasound (noblelife) treatment on the pain points of upper trapezius muscle. The study recruited 20 patients who had trigger points in one side of the upper trapezius. The effectiveness of the low-intensity ultrasound treatment was assessed with subjective pain intensity using visual analog scale (VAS) and pressure pain threshold (PPT). The PPT was measured by pressure threshold algometer. Before and after the treatment, changes of pain were evaluated. Wilcoxon test for VAS data and paired t-test for PPT data were used for statistical significance. Compared to the pain intensity before the treatment, the pain intensity after treatment was significantly decreased (p<.05). Low-intensity ultrasound could be safely used in clinical application and at home for the treatment of patients with pain in upper trapezius muscle.

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Clinical Study on the Effect of Gyebongnyeong capsule in the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea (계지복령환(桂枝茯笭丸) 제제의 원발성 월경통에 대한 임상적 효과)

  • Nam, Eun-Jung;Lee, Yeon-Kyeong;Lee, Dong-Nyung;Kim, Hyung-Jun
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.20 no.5
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    • pp.1364-1368
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    • 2006
  • The purpose of this study is to identify the clinical effects of Gyebongnyeong capsule in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea patients. We studied ten patients visit Se-Myung University Oriental Medical Center from February, 2005 to March, 2005. Women with organic disease such as ut. myoma, ov. cyst and pelvic inflammatory disease were excluded from this study. We treated them with Gyebongnyeong capsule for two menstrual cycles. The severity of dysmenorrhea were measured by VAS (Visual Analog Scale) and Patient's Global Assessment. Gyebongnyeong capsule significantly decreased the severity of dysmenorrhea. Gyebongnyeong capsule did not show hepatic and renal virulence. This study shows that Gyebongnyeong capsule has remarkable effects on dysmenorrhea patients.

A Case of Treament of a Taeumin Patient with Sweaty Scrotum and Dysuria (낭습(囊濕)과 소변불리(小便不利)를 주소로 하는 태음인(太陰人) 환자의 치험 1례)

  • Lim, Jin-ny;Lee, Eui-ju;Koh, Byung-hee;Song, Il-byung
    • Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.114-117
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    • 2001
  • 1. Object: The primary purpose of this case study is to report that a Tae-Yin-In patients with sweaty scrotum and dysuria was treated with 'Chung sim youn ja tang' and then his symptom decreased 2. Subject: A male obese patient with sweaty scrotum and dysuria that visit Kirin oriental hospital to be treated for obesity 3. Method: The patient was to have a very low calory diet and to exercise for an hour daily and to take a Herb-medicine, 'Chung sim youn ja tang'. Change of his subjective symptom, sweaty scrotum and dysuria, was measured by VAS(Visual Analog Scale) 4. Result: A Tae-Yin-In patients with sweaty scrotum and dysuria was treated with 'Chung sim youn ja tang' and Change of his subjective symptom, sweaty scrotum and dysuria, was measured by VAS(Visual Analog Scale) then his symptom decreased. 5. Conclusion: 'Chung sim youn ja tang' may have an effect on Treatment of sweaty scrotum and dysuria. Further study is needed how to conclud 'disease pattern of constitution' accroding with co-symptom.

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The clinical observation of 1 case of the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (소염약침으로 치료한 복합부위통증증후군(CRPS) type I 환자 1례 증례보고)

  • Lee, Eun-Jung;Yoon, Il-Ji
    • Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.109-116
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    • 2009
  • Objective: The objective of this study is to observe the effect of anti-inflammatory herbal acupuncture on the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Methods : Anti-inflammatory herbal acupuncture, A-Shi Point, Sa-am acupunture were used to treat shoulder pain & ROM(range of movement)disorder, chest pain, finger's causalgic pain. We evaluated the patient through VAS(Visual Analog Scale) daily and Physical Examinations Results & Conclusions : After 42days of treatment, shoulder pain was decreased from VAS10 to VAS3, chest pain was decreased from VAS10 to VAS1.5, finger's causalgic pain was decreased from VAS10 to VAS2.5. and the patient showed that the ROM(range of movement) of shoulder was better, oriental treatment is good method for pain relief and better movement.

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The Change of balance index to balance training in Osteoarthritis (퇴행성관절염 환자들에게 균형훈련이 균형지수에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Chan-Kyu;Lee, Jeong-Hun
    • Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.93-99
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    • 2011
  • Purpose : In order to investigate the effects of balance training on patients with degenerative arthritis. Methods : 30 participants aged 60 or older participated in balance training for an 8-week period. The effects of the balance training were measured by the visual analog scale(VAS) and static and dynamic balancing. The following are the results of the study. Results : There were no statistically significant differences in measurements of pain when control group participants were at rest and while walking as measured by VAS, but there were statistically significant reductions for the experiment group. Within the control group, there were no statistically significant differences between pretest and posttest results for opened and closed-eye static balance index and visual dynamic balance index. However, within the experiment group, there were statistically significant differences between pretest and posttest results for opened and closed-eye static and dynamic balance indices. Conclusion : The results above provide evidence that balance training effects pain and balance of patients with osteoarthritis and aids in functional movement.

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The Effectiveness of VAS for Evaluation of Pulmonary Condition in Postoperative Patients. (수술후 폐기능상태 평가를 위한 시각적 상사척도(VAS)의 효용성에 관한 연구)

  • Lee Young-Ran;Kim Myung-Ja
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.69-76
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    • 1994
  • This study was designed and undertaken to find out the effectiveness of VAS for evaluation of general anesthetic postoperative pulmonary-function. We compared the degree of perceived pulmonary function recovery with peak expiratory flow at postoperative 72 hours of subjects. The subjects of this study were collected 38 patients who had received upper abdominal operation in St. Paul Hospital, Catholic University Medical College, and Kangnam Scared Heart Hospital and Kangdong Scared Heart Hospital, Hallym University. Data collection period was from June 15th, to August 7th, 1992. The degree of pulmonary recovery function was measured with peak expiratory at 72 hours postoperatively. The degree of perceived pulmonary function of the patient was measured with ten points visual analog scale at 72 hours postoperatively. Peak expiratory flow and visual analog score was analyzed with Pearson correlation. Peak expiratory flow was expressed as a ratio of preoperative value. The result was as follows : The recovery of pulmonary function and the degree of perceived pulmonary function of the patient at 72hours postoperatively was revealed high correlation (r=.84). The above result suggested that patients with general anesthetic upper abdominal surgery should evaluate recovery of pulmonary function making use of VAS. We know that VAS is very useful in postoperative patients. We perceived that VAS is to take up a positive attitude of patients. Nurse should furnish the nursing care objectively and scientifically to patients. As VAS was economic and simple, VAS should be adviced for wider application.

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