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KMID : 1123920230370040087
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Korean Journal of Oriental Physiology and Pathology
2023 Volume.37 No. 4 p.87 ~ p.91
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A case Report on a Patient with Plantar Fasciitis using Korean Medicine Treatment Focusing on Mutong Pharmacopuncture
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Abstract
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This study examined the effectiveness of Korean medicine (KM) treatment with Mutong(No-pain) pharmacopuncture (MP) as the main treatment for a patient with plantar fasciitis. A 58-year-old man diagnosed with plantar fasciitis visited OOO KM clinic with pain in his right heel that persisted even after 2 months of physical therapy from more than 6 months after the onset, and underwent 4 treatments focusing on MP. Treatment effect was measured by NRS, FFI, PDI, and EQ-VAS. All scores improved after treatment. In particular, about 70% of symptoms improved at the first treatment, and improved to an asymptomatic state at the end of treatment. No recurrence of symptoms was confirmed until about 4 months after the end of treatment. This study suggests that KM treatment focusing on MP may reduce pain and improve function in a short period of time in patients with plantar fasciitis. More evidence will be needed.
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KEYWORD
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Plantar fasciitis, Pharmacopuncture, Mutong (No-pain) pharmacopuncture, Acupuncture, Heel pain, Case report
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