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KMID : 1129720060230010119
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2006 Volume.23 No. 1 p.119 ~ p.123
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A Torticollis Case Managed by Balance Appliance of FCST for the Meridian and Neurologic Balance
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Yin Chang-Sik
Ko Ki-Wan
Sohn Kyung-Seok
Lee Jong-Jin
Sohn Il-Hoon
Lee Young-Jun
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Abstract
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Objectives : Therapeutic effect of Balance Appliance of functional cerebrospinal therapy (FCST) for meridian and neurologic yinyang balance was observed in a refractory torticollis case.
Methods : A post-traumatic severe torticollis case with 18 years of duration was managed by the Balance Appliance on temporomandibular joint (TMJ), combined with acupuncture and manual medicine.
Results : Assessment was made by self assessment of subjective symptoms and clinical observacon. The patient reported over-90% remission and returned to ordinary daily life after 20months of therapy, which effect was reported to maintain for 9 months.
Conclusions : An impressive effect was observed and further clinical and biological research on FCST is expected.
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KEYWORD
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Torticollis, Balance Appliance, Functional Cerebrospinal Therapy, FCST, TMJ
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