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KMID : 0895820100200040063
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Journal of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
2010 Volume.20 No. 4 p.63 ~ p.72
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A Literatural Study on the Principles of Using Thermotherapy of Cutaneous and Muscle Meridian(Hot Poultice)
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Kim Eun-Joo
Chung Seok-Hee
Song Mi-Yeon
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Abstract
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Objectives :The purpose of this literature is to establish theoretical bases of using thermotherapy of cutaneous and muscle meridian(hot poultice).
Methods :We reviewed literatures and books about thermotherapy in Traditional Korean medicine.
Results and conclusions :Thermotherapy of cutaneous and muscle meridian(hot poultice) has developed from Yu-fa (위法), a kind of poultice(also called cataplasm). Using it practically in the clinic, we simultaneously analyzed the distributions of cutaneous meridian(經皮) and muscle meridian(經筋) and observed the symptoms of a disease to select treatment region. It has characteristic and originality differentiated from western physical therapy because it makes the function of whole body as well as an affected part better.
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KEYWORD
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Thermotherapy, CUtaneous meridian, Muscle meridian, Physical therapy
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