Two Cases of Plantar Fasciitis Treated with Magnetic Acupuncture

Abstract

[Abstract]Objectives : Theaimofthestudywastoascertaintheeffectivenessofmagneticacupuncture inpatientswithplantarfasciitis. Methods : Thepatientsweretreatedwithmagneticacupunctureusingamagnetictherapystimulator(Whata153),aswellaswithmoxibustiontherapy.Acupuncturetreatmentwasconducted ontheacupointsofAshi-aswellason太谿(KI3),崑崙(BL60),and委中(BL40)-for15minutes. Theintensityofpainwasevaluatedusingthevisualanaloguescale(VAS),andthetenderness threshold(TT)wasmeasuredateachvisitusinganalgometer.

Delayed recovery of sudden sensorineural hearing loss treated with magnetic acupuncture: a case report

“…While it appears to produce a warm stimulation effect similar to moxibustion, magnetic acupuncture can maintain temperature constantly throughout the whole procedure and potentially avoid certain side effects of moxibustion, such as burns. 3,5 Although no firm conclusions can be drawn from this single, uncontrolled case study, we believe this case is still meaningful, as it is (to our knowledge) the first report on the effects of magnetic acupuncture in SSNHL. It is noteworthy that the patient's hearing recovered 20 months after onset, which is beyond the usual spontaneous recovery period and increases the likelihood of a genuine treatment effect.…”

“…After insertion, the needles were connected to a magnetic therapy stimulator (Whata 153; Medi Lab, South Korea), which causes a needle to act as a magnetic body by placing it into a magnetic field. 3 All the needles were stimulated for 15 minutes.…”

“…2 Magnetic acupuncture, a combination of acupuncture with magnetic stimulation, has similar effects to moxibustion and electroacupuncture, which may help maximize the effect of acupuncture treatment. 3 To our knowledge, no study has yet reported the efficacy of magnetic acupuncture for SSNHL. Herein, we present the case of a SSNHL patient whose hearing had not recovered with conventional therapy and who subsequently showed late recovery of hearing after being treated with magnetic acupuncture.…”

Efficacy and safety of electromagnetic acupuncture using an electromagnetic therapy stimulator (Whata153) for the treatment of chronic low back pain

“…[ 18 ] Use of electromagnetic stimulation therapy has been reported for inducing muscle relaxation, [ 9 ] treating Bell palsy [ 19 ] as well as musculoskeletal pain. [ 20 , 21 ] To the best of our knowledge, this will be the first study on the use of electromagnetic acupuncture for the treatment of chronic low back pain.…”

Cold Hypersensitivity of Hands and Feet Treated by Acupuncture with Magnetic Field Thermotherapy: Retrospective Chart Review

“…화타 153은 자기장 온열치료기로서 온열효과와 자기장효 과를 함께 추구하는 치료기기이다. 수족냉증에 대해서는 기존 연구들에 비해 임상에서 빠른 치료효과를 얻을 수 있다는 장점 이 있으며, 현재 안면신경마비 7) , 족저근막염 8) , 난청 9,10) , 비만…”