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Effect of the Electro-acupuncture Stimulation into the Infraspinatus and the Teres Major for the Shoulder Function Improvement and Pain Reduction (극하근과 대원근에 적용한 전침이 견관절 기능 개선 및 통증 경감에 미치는 영향)

  • Jang, Won-Seok;Bae, Sung-Soo
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.19 no.6
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    • pp.43-47
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    • 2007
  • Purpose: This study examined the effect of electro-acupuncture stimulation of the infraspinatus and teres major on the shoulder function reduction. The subjects consisted of 20 female patients with a shoulder dysfunction. Methods: The 20 female patients with shoulder dysfunction participated voluntary in this research. 10 minute electro-acupuncture stimulation (frequency: 5Hz, Intensity: below the pain threshold) with Infra-red therapy, 3 times per week given to the patients' Trigger point of the infraspinatus and teres major. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Apley's Scratch Test and Global Perceived Effect Scale (GPES) were examined before alter six applications. Results: There was a significant decrease in the VAS (p<0.05) and Apley's Scratch Test (p<0.05). In addition, there was statistically significant increase in the Global Perceived Effect Scale (p<0.05). Therefore, the infraspinatus and teres major is a very important muscle for the shoulder function. Conclusion: This data will be used to develop a treatment method for patients with a shoulder dysfunction. These results suggest that the electro-acupuncture stimulation into the infraspinatus and the teres major Trigger point is an effective intervention for patients with shoulder dysfunction and pain.

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Comparative prospective short-term study on Effect of Electro-Acupuncture on thigh circumference (저주파 전침 자극이 허벅지둘레 감소에 미치는 영향에 관한 단기 연구)

  • Choi, Seung;Lee, Young-Jin;Choi, Hyung-Suk
    • Journal of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.61-67
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    • 2003
  • Objectives : To compare the reduction of thigh circumference between electro acupuncture treatment group and no treatment controlled group. Method : Trial was carried out 24 volunteers for 2 weeks. Volunteers were divided into 2 groups ; electro acupuncture and very low calorie diet group(n=8) or only very low calorie diet group(n=9). The main outcome of measure was the reduction of thigh circumference(cm) per weight loss(kg). Result: The main outcome measure showed no significant difference(p=0.14). There was no significant difference in weight loss(p=0.67) either.

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Effect of Treatment with Manual and Electro-Acupuncture at ST 36 and GB 34 on the Serum Gastrin Level in Rats (족삼리와 양릉천의 침, 전침과 경혈단위 전침기구 자극이 혈중 Gastrin 농도에 미치는 영향)

  • An, Jeorn-woo;Yu, Yun-cho;Kim, Jeong-yun
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.179-191
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    • 2004
  • It is well known that acupuncture is effective for treatment of gastric disease in human. For years, we have been utilizing a electro-acupuncture(EA) in attempt to manage gastric symptoms. However, the data on clinical effectiveness is conflicting and the action of acupoints is unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of manual and electro acupuncture(EA) at acupoints of ST 36 and GB 34 on the serum gastrin level by radioimmunoassay in rats. All of acupuncture treatment was applied to the acupoints for 30 min during 3 days. Manual acupuncture with both acupoints resulted in increased gastrin serum level when compare to control group treated with only anesthesia. Either high (100 Hz) and low (2 Hz) frequency EA at ST 36 decreased gastrin serum level compared with control group, but EA at GB 34 conversely increased. In EA with device was designed stimulating only acupoint(New EA), either low frequency on ST 36 and high frequency on GB 34 unusually increased gastrin serum level compared to control group. The results of this experiment suggest that many factors, such as the selection of acupoints, the manipulation and the specification of acupuncture device, are capable of affecting acupuncture effects.

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Study on Relation of Effects of Electro-acupuncture with Sex, Age, and Weight in Rats (흰쥐의 성별, 체중 및 주령에 따른 족삼리(足三里) 전침자극의 면화가 소장수송능(小腸輸送能)에 미치는 영향)

  • Hwang, Tae-Joon;Yu, Yun-Cho;Oh, Inn-Kun;Oh, Eun-Ki;Kim, Myung-Dong
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.748-754
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    • 2007
  • Electroacupuncture is the combined treatment of mechanical and electric stimuli on the needle head, on which electricity runs after acupuncturing at the acupuncture points. It is reported that its treatment effect depends on the parameter of stimulus, which is wave of stimulus, frequency, voltage, and duration of electric current. To get the effective treatment, stimulus intensity over threshold is needed. We planned to experiment whether acupuncture effect is affected by sex, age, and weight. After we conducted electric stimulus at Zusanli(ST 36) which is known to increase small intestinal motility in normal rats, we observed the effects and got the following results. Though the increased effects of small intestinal motility of electro-acupuncture at Zusanli(ST 36) did not show the difference of sex, this effect was observed to have a tendency to decrease according to weight increase without distinction of sex. But the effect of electro-acupuncture shown in 4, 5, 7 weeks old without distinction of sex was observed to have a tendency to decrease with the growing of weeks-old in the male rat group. And the significant change without specific tendency was observed in the 4, 5 weeks old female rat group. This result suggested that sex, weight, and age should be considered to get the efficient electro-acupuncture. The more experimental study should be advanced to investigate the correlation between the factors that can affect the acupuncture treatment, and, afterward, the interconnection into the clinical use.

An integrated approach with homeopathic medicine and electro-acupuncture in anaesthesiology during breast cancer surgery: Case reports

  • Bosco, F;Cidin, S;Maceri, F;Ghilli, M;Roncella, M;De Simone, L
    • Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.126-131
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    • 2018
  • This study investigates the effect of a combination of homeopathic medicine and electro- acupuncture in two patients with breast cancer and severe liver disease who could not receive standard anaesthesia therapy due to liver problems. Specifically, measurable and quantifiable parameters were used to evaluate whether an integrated approach-consisting of electro- acupuncture and a homeopathic medicine diluted above Avogadro's limit (that is, above a potency of 12CH) during the pre-surgical, surgical and post-surgical phases -can improve general well-being of a patient undergoing breast cancer surgery. In breast cancer surgery, we employed an integrated approach consisting of induction with hypnotics and muscle relaxants, followed by maintenance with anaesthetic gas, combined with a homeopathic treatment (Arnica montana 15CH and Apis mellifica 15CH) before and after surgery and an electro- acupuncture treatment performed in the pre- and post-surgical phases without any analgesic/pain relieving medications. Both of the patients treated with the integrated approach improved their overall condition without need for other common pain relieving medicines. Additionally, thanks to their rapid awakening, the patients were not relocated to a protected area and the hospitalization was shorter. A multidisciplinary approach incorporating homeopathic medicine and electro-acupuncture can be a solution for patients who need or ask about a different and/or safer alternative to the standard treatment. This approach can offer a safe, much less expensive, non-invasive and viable alternative for such cases. Moreover it can be useful for an opioids free anesthesia.

A Case Report of Stroke Patient With Drooling Improved by Electro-acupuncture Therapy (뇌 손상 환자의 침 흘림에 대한 전침 적용 1례)

  • Ahn, Lib;Kim, Su-min;Kim, Myung-ho;Lee, Sang-ah;Choi, Dong-jun
    • The Journal of the Society of Stroke on Korean Medicine
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.90-96
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    • 2014
  • Drooling causes inconvenience and develops complications, therefore it can be very stressful to patients and caregivers. Drooling caused by neurological disabilities appears to be the consequence of dysfunction in the coordination of the swallowing mechanism. However, there is no explanation about drooling by brain injury in oriental medicine literature. This is the case report about a stroke patient with drooling improved by electro-acupuncture therapy. The patient already applied scopolamine patch, and improved drooling before admission. However, caregiver concerned about side effects, so we stopped using scopolamine patch and applied electro-acupuncture for drooling treatment. The patient was treated by 4 acupuncture points on either side of Yeomcheon(CV 23), and Jichang(ST 4), Hyeopgeo(ST 6) with mixed low frequency electro stimulation. Although we stopped using scopolamine patch, drooling maintained improved state without a change, futhermore after 16 days later, drooling had disappeared until the patient discharged. This result showed electro-acupuncture is useful method to improve drooling caused by brain injury.

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Effect of Electro-acupuncture on Regional Fat by Measuring Thigh Circumference (저주파 전침자극이 허벅지 둘레에 미치는 영향에 대한 연구)

  • Ahn, Soo-Jeong;Kim, Jeung-Shin;Shin, Hyun-Taeg;Kim, Yong-Suk;Lee, Kyung-Sub;Hwang, Deok-Sang
    • Journal of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 2005
  • Objectives: Although electro-acupuncture is being utilized to reduce weight in Korea, its usefulness in obesity management has not been fully evaluated yet. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of Electro-acupuncture on thigh circumference. Methods: 12 healthy volunteers participated in this study. We measured the circumference of both thighs, and treated the thicker one with transcutaneous electro-acupuncture at 8 acupoints, 10 times in total. The electrical parameters were : 1st step frequency set was at 15Hz and the treatment proceeded for 50 minutes, 2nd step at 50Hz for 10 minutes and at 3rd step the acupunctures were removed and electrodes were attached on the lower limb at 166Hz for 15 minutes. In order to evaluate the effect of the treatment, total body weight, percentage of body fat and thigh circumference were measured 4 times. Before the treatment, after 5th and 10th treatment and 1 month after completion of the whole treating procedure. Statistical significance(P<0.05) was determined using the Wilcoxon signed rank test. We did not control diet, exercise and lifestyle of the volunteers. Results: No significant change was shown in body weight after 10 times of treatment. Yet the thigh circumference of effect group significantly decreased after 5th treatment and 10th treatment. The circumference of control group that was not treated by electro-acupuncture significantly decreased too. At first, difference between the two thighs in circumference was obvious, but no difference was left after 10 times of treatments on the thicker thigh. Percentage of body fat was significantly decreased. 1 month after having completed the treatment, there was no significant difference of body weight, thigh circumferences and percentage of body fat. Conclusion: These results suggest that electro-acupuncture effectively regulates regional fat, body fat percentage and body shape.

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Common Peroneal Neuropathy Treated with Acupuncture plus Electro-acupuncture: Case Report (총비골신경병증 환자에 대한 침 및 침전기 자극술 병용 치험 1례)

  • Lee, Sang Young;Shin, Hyun Kwon;Kim, Ki Yuk;Hwang, Choon Ho;Jung, Pil Sun;Kim, Hee Young;Go, Yong Jun;Jo, Hyun Jung;Park, Jae Suk;Sul, Jae Uk;Jo, Hee Guen
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.27 no.5
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    • pp.672-676
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    • 2013
  • The purpose of this study is to report that a patient suffered from Common Peroneal Neuropathy (CPN) caused by ankle sprain was improved by acupuncture plus electro-acupuncture. In this study, the patient was diagnosed with magnetic resonance image(MRI) and electomyography(EMG). We treated at acupoints ST36, ST41, SP9, GB34, GB39 and LR3 by acupuncture plus electro-acupuncture twice a day for 16 days; a total of 30 times. We used evaluation scale including muscle manual testing(MMT) and visual analogue scale (VAS). MMT changed from Grade 0 to Grade 5 and VAS changed from 10 to 2 after treatment for 16days with hospitalization. Though it is a case report, these results suggest that acupuncture and electrical acupuncture might have valid effect on CPN in controlled environment.

A Clinical Study of 3 Cases of Stroke Patients with Dysphagia Treated by Simultaneous Scalp-acupuncture and Electroacupuncture (연하장애를 동반한 중풍환자 3례에서의 두침 및 전침의 효과)

  • Baek, Kyung-Min;Kim, Min-Ji;Lee, Hyon-Ui;Lim, Seung-Min;Ahn, Jung-Jo;Yoo, Ho-Ryong;Jo, Hyun-Kyung;Kim, Yoon-Sik;Seol, In-Chan
    • The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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    • v.28 no.3
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    • pp.632-644
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    • 2007
  • Objectives : Although dysphagia is a common complication in stroke patients, there are few studies or reports about its treatment in oriental medicine. This study was to report the effects of scalp-acupuncture and electro-acupuncture in stroke patients with dysphagia. Methods : Three stroke patients with dysphagia hospitalized in our hospital were treated by scalp-acupuncture and electro-acupuncture simultaneously every day, 5 times a week for 4 weeks. Results : All of them showed constant improvement during the four weeks. Not only did their objective measures improve, but also their subjective symptoms such as throat discomfort, sputum, swallowing disturbance etc. Conclusions : This suggests that scalp-acupuncture and electro-acupuncture are quite effective when treating stroke patients with dysphagia. More clinical data and studies are to be done for efficient application.

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The Effect of Needle Retention and Electro-acupuncture of Low and High Frequencies at $SP_6$ on Experimentally Induced Intestinal Hypermotility in Rats (삼음교 유침, 저주파 및 고주파 전침이 흰쥐의 항진된 장운동에 미치는 영향)

  • Choi, Eun-Hee;Lee, Eun-Kyung;Jeon, Ju-Hyun;Yang, Gi-Young;Kim, Young-Il;Lee, Hyun
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.25 no.5
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    • pp.139-149
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    • 2008
  • Objectives : The aim of this study was to compare the effect of needle retention(NR) and electro-acupuncture of low(EA(L)) and high(EA(H)) frequencies at $SP_6$ and Sham point in rats. Methods : Intestinal hypermotility was induced by feeding carbachol and experimental groups divided mainly into 7 groups which were normal, holder, control, acupuncture in normal state of rats, pre-treatment of acupuncture(NR, EA) in hypermotility, post-treatment of acupuncture(NR, EA) in hypermotility. We fed charcoal to them after the treatment and measured the travel rate of charcoal in the gastrointestinal track so that which treatment affected more in intestinal hypermotility. Results : As the following study, each acupuncture ways of EA(L) had significant effect of decreasing travel rate on intestinal hypermotility than EA(H) and NR. The comparison between pre-treatment and post-treatment, pre-treatment had slight more effect than post-treatment but not significantly. There was more affected at $SP_6$ than Sham point on this study. Conclusions : There were 21 groups to find out which treatment was best to slow down the intestinal motility and $SP_6$-EA(L)-C had significant effect compared with control group at the figure than any other groups. That meant $SP_6$ had effect on gastric disorder such as intestinal hypermotility and its' effect had more prevention than cure. Further study was needed to have more precise effect of EA and $SP_6$.

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