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KMID : 1123920060200041078
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Korean Journal of Oriental Physiology and Pathology
2006 Volume.20 No. 4 p.1078 ~ p.1084
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12 Cases Study of Facial Nerve Palsy Using Oriental Medical Treatment with Taping Therapy
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Lee Dong-Hyun
Wei Tung-Sheun
Yoon Yeo-Choong
Na Gun-Ho
Chiang Suo-Yue
Jeong Jeong-Hui
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Abstract
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This study was performed to evaluate the effect of Taping Therapy with oriental medical treatment ing facial nerve palsy. This clinical study was carried out 12 cases of facial nerve palsy patients which had been admitted in Dong-Shin university Sun-Cheon oriental hospital from November, 2004 to July, 2006. In this study the patients were treated by Taping Therapy. Other treatments were acupuncture, herbal medication, rehabilitative therapy, H-B scale(House-Brackmann facial nerve grading system) was measured from admission to discharge. In the results, the symptoms were improved gradually. The average of H-B scale was increased from 2.5 to 6.71. The treatment period is more shortened compared to the existing period(12weeks). In the study, the treatment of facial nerve palsy using oriental medical treatment with Taping Therapy was more effective, especially H-B scale and treatment period, compared to existing.
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KEYWORD
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Taping Therapy, House-Brackmann facial nerve grading system
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