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KMID : 1155620140090010039
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Journal of Korea CHUNA Manual Medicine for Spine & Nerves
2014 Volume.9 No. 1 p.39 ~ p.53
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The Effects of Chuna for Temporomandibular Joint in Nuchal Pain Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, Four case Reports
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Cho Dong-In
Park Dong-Su
Kim Soon-Joong
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Abstract
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Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical application of chuna for temporomandibular joint(TMJ) in nuchal pain patients with temporomandibular joint disorder(TMD).
Methods : Four patients were treated by chuna for TMJ to evaluate the effect of the treatment. The patient’s symptoms were assessed by visual analogue scale(VAS), neck disability index(NDI), cervical lordotic curvature.
Results : In all case, the pain was reduced according to VAS, NDI. cervical lordotic curvature of three cases were improved.
Conclusions : These results suggest that chuna for TMJ might be an effective method to treat nuchal pain with TMD. But, it’s necessary to have more observations and experiments.
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KEYWORD
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Nuchal Pain, Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, Chuna, VAS, NDI, Cervical Lordotic Curvature
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