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KMID : 0644120060190020261
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Journal of Oriental Gynecology
2006 Volume.19 No. 2 p.261 ~ p.270
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A Study on the Improvement of Urinary Incontinence Symptoms in Patients with Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Magnetic Innervation Therapy
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Kim Seuk-Jung
Park Young-Sun
Kim Dong-Chul
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Abstract
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Purpose : The purpose of this study is to show the effect of acupuncture, moxibustion and magnetic innervation therapy for urinary incontinence symptoms.
Methods : Ten female patients suffering from urinary incontinence had been given the treatments of acupuncture, moxibustion and magnetic innervation therapy for more than 8 times. Before and after treatment, they accomplished questionnaire for quality life survey and checked vaginal pressure measurement with perionometer.
Results : The results were as follows 1) The mean{pm}SD of Questionnaire score was significantly decreased from 35.40{pm}11.88 to 21.20{pm}7.66 after treatment(P<&0.047). 2) The mean{pm}SD of maximum vaginal presssure was significantly increased from 48.80{pm}25.35mmHg to 62.20{pm}25.09mmHg(p<&0.040). 3) The mean{pm}SD of average vaginal presssure was significantly increased from 33.50{pm}19.62mmHg to43.10{pm}16.49mmHg(p<&0.015).
Conclusion : Our results suggested that acupuncture, moxibustion and magnetic innervation therapy is effective for urinary incontinence symptoms.
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KEYWORD
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urinary incontinence symptoms, acupuncture, moxibustion, magnetic innervation therapy
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