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KMID : 0895820200300040179
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Journal of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
2020 Volume.30 No. 4 p.179 ~ p.186
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A Improved Case of Post Cerebral Infarction Dizziness and Gait Discomfort after Treated with Korean Medicine Treatment and Vestibular Rehabilitation Practice
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Chu Hong-Min
Lim Hyeon-Seo
Kim Kwang-Ho
Lee Young-Ung
Park Kyung-Tae
Jang Jong-Won
Ryu Ho-Sun
Kim Su-Hak
Kim Cheol-Hyun
Lee Sang-Kwan
Sung Kang-Keyng
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Abstract
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The aim of this study was to report the effect of Korean medicine treatments and vestibular rehabilitation practice on an stroke patient with dizziness. The patient received Korean medicine treatments, such as acupuncture and herbal medication, and vestibular rehabilitation practice. The effects of treatments were assessed with the Korean dizziness handicap inventory, Korean activities-specific balance confidence scale, Korean vestibular disorders activities of daily living scale. Researchers conducted gait analysis for evaluation patient’s gait disturbance’s improvement during treatments. The intensity of dizziness were significantly reduced after the complete treatment. After treatment with traditional Korean medicine and vestibular rehabilitation practice, the patient showed significant improvements in symptoms and gait parameters. This case proved that combined therapy of Korean medicine treatment and vestibular rehabilitation practice can be useful for stroke patients who suffered from dizziness. however, studies of larger populations are required in the future
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KEYWORD
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Korean traditional medicine, Vestibular rehabilitation, Stroke, Cerebral infarction, Dizziness
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