Effect of Chuna Therapy Protocol for Straight Neck Correction: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal · Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)
Original authors · Kang BK, Lee NR, Im SH, et al.
DOI · 10.1155/2024/71023847
Summary
One hundred seventy-eight straight neck patients from 5 Korean medicine hospitals were compared between a standardized chuna therapy protocol group and an exercise therapy control group. After 16 weeks, the chuna therapy group showed an average 8.7-degree increase in cervical lordosis angle, significantly improved compared with the exercise therapy group (4.2 degrees).
Key figures
Cervical Lordosis Angle Increase
8.7°
Participants
178 subjects
Conclusion
The standardized chuna therapy protocol is more effective than exercise therapy for straight neck correction.
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