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KMID : 0615720140310030001
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Jouranl of Korean Acupuncture and Moxibustion society
2014 Volume.31 No. 3 p.1 ~ p.6
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The Effect of A-Shi Point Acupuncture on the Post-stroke Hand Edema
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Cho Hong-Seok
Bang Chan-Hyuck
Lee Kyung-Yun
Lee Sang-Wook
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Abstract
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Objectives : The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of A-Shi point acupuncture on the post-stroke hand edema.
Methods : The subjects in this study were 8 patiens with post-stroke hand edema. The patients were treated with acupuncture on A-Shi point in hand. We treated them once a day, 7 days. The effectiveness was assessed by hand volumeter and mesuring tape. And Wilcoxon signed rank test was performed to evaluate the effect.
Results : A significant change was observed after 7 times acupuncture treatment. Both volume and circumference of hand were decreased after treatment.
Conclusions : This study suggests that A-Shi point acupuncture is effective for reducing post- stroke hand edema, although further study would be necessary.
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KEYWORD
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Post-stroke hand edema, Shoulder hand syndrome, A-shi point, Acupuncture, Hand volumeter, Mesuring tape.
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