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KMID : 0895820110210030071
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Journal of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
2011 Volume.21 No. 3 p.71 ~ p.78
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The Effect of Temporomandibular Joint Chuna Manipulation and Warm Needle Acupuncture at SI19 on Chronic Tinnitus; a Case Report
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Hwang Eui-Hyoung
Sul Jae-Uk
Shin Byung-Cheul
Shin Mi-Suk
Cho Hyun-Woo
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the combination effect of Chuna manipulation and warm needle acupuncture for a case of obstinate chronic tinnitus.
Methods: We applied Danmuji Anchu Traction technique, lateral pterygoid Chuna and warm needle acupuncture at SI19 once a day for 2 weeks. Visual analogue scale(VAS) was used for the intensity of tinnitus and tinnitus handicap inventory(THI) was evaluated.
Results: VAS was improved from 6 to 2 in right ear, 4 to 1 in left ear after the treatment. THI was also improved from 54 to 34 after the treatment.
Conclusions: The combined therapy of Chuna manipulation and warm needle acupuncture can be used for chronic tinnitus.
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KEYWORD
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Tinnitus, Temporomandibular joint, Chuna manipulation, Warm needle acupuncture
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