• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• v.23 no.4
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• pp.123-133
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• 2006

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the Effect of Electro acupuncture at Kugmun $(P_4)$ and Naegwan $(P_6)$ on EKG of hypertension patients. Methods Subjects were ten patients who showed abnormal findings on EKG. They were divided into two Groups, Experiment Group and Control Group. Experiment Croup received electro acupuncture at Kugmun $(P_4)$ and Naegwan $(P_6)$ and Control Group at non acupoint. EKG was measured before and after electro acupuncture stimulation. Results : Five out of ten improved EKG findings by Kugmun $(P_4)$ and Naegwan $(P_6)$ and nine out of ten changed the pulse by Kugmun $(P_4)$ and Naegwan $(P_6)$. It showed significant change compared with Control Group that received electro acupuncture at non acupoint. In fact Kugmun $(P_4)$ and Naegwan $(P_6)$ is able to cure chest pain, hypertension, chest discomfort, palpitation, insomnia, headache, and so on. It proved that it has ability of controling heart function. Conclusions : In conclusion, electro acupuncture at Kugmun $(P_4)$ and Naegwan $(P_6)$ changed EKG findings and Pulse. Especially electro acupuncture at Kugmun $(P_4)$ and Naegwan $(P_6)$ decreased the pulse for tachycardia and increased the pulse for bradycardia. It is thought that it makes to consist vital homeostasis.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.30 no.3
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• pp.125-134
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• 2013

Objectives : We studied the effects of electro and laser acupuncture treatment with $GB_{39}$ and $GB_{34}$ on neuropathic pain in rats induced by tibial and sural nerve ligation. Methods : To produce the model of neuropathic pain, the tibial and sural nerves of rats were ligated by a 6-0 silk thread. Three days after the neuropathic surgery, only electro acupuncture(EA), electro acupuncture and 830 nm laser acupuncture(EA-LA-1), and electro acupuncture and 904 nm laser acupuncture(EA-LA-2) were treated with $GB_{39}$ and $GB_{34}$ twice a week for 8 weeks. We observed the withdrawal response of neuropathic rats' legs by von Frey filament and acetone stimulation. We also observed c-fos and nocieptin on the central gray area in the midbrain of neuropathic rats. Results : As we observed the effect of mechanical allodynia, the EA and EA-LA-1 groups in 5 and 6 weeks and the EA-LA-2 group in 6 weeks increased significantly compared with the control group. As for the effect of c-fos activity in the central gray region, the EA, EA-LA-1, and EA-LA-2 groups decreased significantly compared with the control group. The EA-LA-2 group increased significantly compared with the control group as regards the effect of nociceptin activity in the central gray region. Conclusions : We noticed the synergic effect of electro and laser acupuncture treatment because the EA-LA-1 and EA-LA-2 groups had more controllable effect compared with the control group. This study can be used in clinical therapy for neuropathic pain.

• Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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• v.28 no.3
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• pp.280-287
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• 2014

The aim of this study was to collect and analyze clinical studies on electro-acupuncture therapies of post-stroke dysphagia to suggest the methods of the study about electro-acupuncture therapy. In this study, electronic searches were performed with searching sites. Searched words such as '중풍', '뇌졸중', '연하장애', '전침', 'stroke', 'dysphagia', 'deglutition disorders', 'electro-acupuncture' were used as a single keyword or in combinations. Through searching, 27 studies were selected and analyzed. In comparison of results before and after electro-acupuncture treatment, there were statistically significant improvement in 26 studies by using assessment such as video fluoroscopy swallowing study, swallowing water function test. The study of electro-acupuncture treatment for post-stroke dysphagia needs to be standardized and high-quality study models should be introduced.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.21 no.4
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• pp.69-78
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• 2010

Objectives : The study was designed to evaluate the effect of electro acupuncture on patients with nocturnal enuresis in China. Methods: We performed systematic reviews of case reports and case-control studies of electroacupuncture on patients with nocturnal enuresis published from 1994 to 2010 in CNKI(中國知識基礎施設工程 http://www.cnki.net) at September, 2010. Results: 18 studies were selected. The electroacupuncture points frequently used were Chungguk (中極), Kwanwon(關元), Samumgyo(三陰交), Shinsu(腎兪). Bangkwangsu(膀曠兪), etc. G6805 electroacupuncture instrument was most frequently used in those studies and the treating methods of electro acupuncture were various according to each study. The combination of electroacupuncture and other therapy showed better results than the simple therapies such as simple electro acupuncture or acupuncture. western medicine. herbal medicine. auricular therapy. Conclusions : There have been 18 studies of electro acupuncture on patients with nocturnal enuresis in China and these studies can be applied to the clinical practices in Korea.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.29 no.6
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• pp.105-110
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• 2012

Objectives : This study is designed to investigate the effect of oriental medical therapy on a 10 year old male patient had atypical Miller-Fisher syndrome with ophthalmoplegia and ptosis. Methods : We experienced a case of atypical Miller-Fisher syndrome and treated with acupuncture treatment, electro-acupuncture therapy, herbal medicine. The effect of treatment were evaluated with pictures of palpebra and eyeball movement. Results : After oriental medical treatment, ophthalmoplegia and ptosis was improved. Conclusion : Acupuncture, electro-acupuncture therapy and herbal medication is promising treatment for atypical Miller-Fisher syndrome with ophthalmoplegia and ptosis.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.20 no.3
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• pp.194-208
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• 2003

Objective : Recently, many studies have showed the evidences of the effect of acupuncture treatment through scientific methods. We performed electro-acupuncture on Taixi(K3) and observed the change of brain activity using fMRI. Methods : To see the effect of electro-acupuncture stimulation on Taixi(K3), the experiment was carried out on twelve healthy volunteers, using the gradient echo sequence with the 3.0T whole-body fMRI system(ISOL). After the needle insertion on K3, 2 Hz of electric stimulation was given for 30 seconds, repeated five times, with 30 seconds' intervals. Result & Conclusions : Unilateral electro-acupuncture stimulation on K3 increased the brain activity in Brodman Area 8, 6, 9, 13, 21, 22, 38, 40, 43, 2, 5, 10, 20, 24, 32, 34, 37, 39, 41, 42. and decreased the brain activity in Brodman Area 9, 13, 38, 22, 31, 3, 6, 10, 21, 25, 29, 30. Group Averaged Brain activity induced by Unilateral Electro-acupuncture Stimulation on K3 was increased in Brodman Area 10, 22, 42, 43, 44 and was decreased inn Brodman Area 6 and pyrogen test of Bee venom. Bilateral electro-acupuncture stimulation on k3 increased the brain activity in Brodman Area 22, 3, 19, 4, 13, 17, 21, 41, 42, 2, 5, 6, 7, 18, 23, 29, 30, 31, 40 and decreased the brain activity in Brodman Area 18, 6, 39, 4, 13, 2, 10, 19, 36, 40, 45, 46, 47. Group Averaged Brain activity induced by Bilateral Electro-acupuncture Stimulation on K3 was increased in Brodman Area 22, 13, 4, 3, 29, 38, 43 and was decreased in Brodman Area 18, 3, 19, 22, 39. Motor Stimulation activated Brodmann Area 6, 43, 18.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.119-129
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• 2012

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of electro-acupuncture treatment for low back pain and radicular pain in patients diagnosed with Lumbar HIVD. Methods : This clinical study was carried out on 92 patients with low back pain and radicular pain diagnosed with HIVD, who had been admitted from Mar. 2011 to Dec. 2011. 60 patients were divided into two groups, group A and group B, of 46 patients each. Group A was treated with electro-acupuncture treatment and general acupuncture treatment twice per day for more than 2 weeks. Group B was treated with general acupuncture treatment twice per day for more than 2 weeks. Verbal numerical rating scale(VNRS) and Oswestry disability index(ODI) were used to evaluated the effectiveness of the Oriental medical treatment. Results : In both two groups, VNRS, ODI, patient's condition grade decreased significantly in ststistics as treatment was perfomed. Between the two groups there was no significant difference in the VNRS, patient's condition grade. But there was significant difference in the ODI. Conclusions : These results suggest that both electro-acupuncture and general acupuncture were effective in reducing low back pain and radicular pain caused by HIVD. More systematic clinical stuty on electro-acupuncture is needed.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.33 no.3
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• pp.117-127
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• 2016

Objectives : This study was performed to observe the effect of complex therapy, including electro-acupuncture and magnetic-acupuncture, on peripheral facial nerve palsy. Methods : Nine patients with peripheral facial nerve palsy were treated with acupuncture using electrical and magnetic stimulation. Acupoints in the face were stimulated with an electromagnetic field, as widely and as evenly as possible. To evaluate the effects before and after treatment we used Yanagihara's unweighted grading system, House-Brackmann scale, and Sunnybrook facial grading system and image once a week. Results : After treatment, the scores of Yanagihara's unweighted grading system, House-Brackmann scale and Sunnybrook facial grading system each improved (p-value < 0.05). Conclusion : Complex therapy using electro-acupuncture and magnetic-acupuncture might be an effective treatment to improve symptoms of peripheral facial nerve palsy. Further randomized-controlled trials are required to verify the efficacy and results of this study.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.42 no.3
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• pp.323-339
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• 2021

Objectives: This study investigates the effect of electro-acupuncture on aphasia after stroke. Methods: A search of OASIS, NDSL, PubMed, Cochrane, and CNKI was executed between 4 January 2021 and 4 February 2021, with no limitation on publication year. Extraction and selection from the studies were made by 3 authors. The quality of the studies was evaluated using Cochrane's risk of bias (RoB) tool. Results: 10 studies met the selection criteria. As the treatment site for electro-acupuncture, GV20 (Baihui) was used the most. In all studies, the region located on the head was used for treatment without distinguishing between acupoints and areas of scalp acupuncture, and the stimulation was organized into 3 conditions: speed, intensity, and time. The outcome indicators used before and after treatment focused on the evaluation of language function and the degree of aphasia. The results showed that using electro-acupuncture with speech rehabilitation therapy for aphasia after stroke was more effective than using speech rehabilitation therapy alone. Conclusions: In this review, electro-acupuncture for aphasia after stroke was found to have a significant effect compared to the previous treatment alone. However, because of limitations, information was not reliable enough. Additional research is needed to produce more objective evidence.

• The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.103-115
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• 2005

Objectives : Nocturnal enuresis is common disorder in children and has important negative effects on the self-image and performance of children. Thus Successful treatment needed to increase self-esteem. Many studies of this symptoms were reported. But electro-acupuncture treatment not reported in Korea. Methods : We treated three cases enuretic children with different types. Their diagnosis were non-monosymptomatic primary, monosymptomatic primary, monosymptomatic secondary nocturnal enuresis. We used electro-acupuncture on Zhongji(CV3), Guanyuan(CV4) for 20 min. To investigate relapse. at least for 4 months after the end of the therapy we followed-up by telephone. Results : After treatment, diurnal urinary symptoms, such as increased frequency of urination, urgency, incontinence were dramatically improved. And the number of wet night decreased with nocturia and delayed wetting time. Compared to pre-treatment, findings, the number of wet nights decreased 80% or more. Conclusion : All of them tolerated electro-acupuncture well and kept reduction at least for 4 months follow-up. Further study is needed with more cases.