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KMID : 1129720080250030029
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2008 Volume.25 No. 3 p.29 ~ p.41
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Effects of Silver Spike Point Therapy on Blood Flow of the Middle Cerebral Arteries in Headache Patients When Applied to Acupuncture Points
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Seo Hyo-Seok
Yun Young-Dae
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Abstract
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Objectives: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of SSP(silver-spike point) therapy, applied to
acupuncture points, on the middle cerebral arteries blood flows of sample group(tention-type headache patients, n=12) and control group(non tension-type headache patients, n=12), and on the reduction of their headaches, when applied to acupuncture points.
Methods: We stimulated 6 acupuncture points for headache with the SSP(three times a week for three weeks), and measured VAS(visual analogue scale) and the blood flow of the middle cerebral arteries with TCD(transcranial doppler ultrasonography).
Results: The blood flow of the middle cerebral artery and VAS of the sample group and the control group were compared four times(initial, 1weeks, 2weeks, 3weeks) and significant differences in the measurements were found at 3 weeks(p<.05). The blood flow of the middle cerebral artery of the sample group was significantly increased, and VAS was significantly decreased in both groups.
Conclusions: The silver-spike-point low-frequency electrical-stimulation treatment, applied to acupuncture
points, can significantly increase the blood flow of the middle cerebral arteries in headache patients and can thus alleviate their headaches.
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KEYWORD
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Tension-type headache, TCD, SSP, Middle cerebral artery
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