KMID : 0357220070190060043
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy 2007 Volume.19 No. 6 p.43 ~ p.47
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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
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Jang Won-Seok
Bae Sung-Soo
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Electro-acupuncture, Infraspinatus, Teres major
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