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KMID : 1189420100230020196
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2010 Volume.23 No. 2 p.196 ~ p.205
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The changes of Facial nerve palsy by Miso Facial Acupuncture on Orbicularis Oculi muscle : A case study
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Cho Ah-Reum
Kim Ji-Hyun
Joo Kyung-Ok
Won Jae-Sun
Kim Chang-Hwan
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Abstract
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Objective : This study was designed to evaluate the effect of Miso Facial Acupuncture on Orbicularis Oculi muscle.
Methods : Two men and four women with Facial nerve palsy were recruited. Miso Facial Acupuncture on
Orbicularis Oculi muscle was performed two times a week for three weeks. The effects of the treatment were evaluated by H-B scale, Y-system and clinical symptom.
Results : Before treatment with Miso Facial Acupuncture, three patients showed H-B scale improvement and the other three patients had no change. and four patients showed Y-system improvement and the other two patients had no change. In six cases, the patients had improvement in clinical symptom related with Orbicularis Oculi muscle function.
Conclusion : Miso Facial Acupuncture on Orbicularis Oculi muscle showed significant improvement in facial nerve palsy.
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KEYWORD
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Facial nerve palsy, Miso Facial Acupuncture, Orbicularis Oculi muscle
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