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RCT Ankle / Foot Pain

Effect of Early Application of Taping Therapy in Acute Ankle Sprains: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Shin WC, Kang BK, Oh MS, et al.

Foot & Ankle International (2023)

85% Edema Reduction Rate
96 subjects Number of Participants

Kinesiology taping is effective in reducing edema and promoting early functional recovery in the initial management of acute ankle sprains.

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RCT Ankle / Foot Pain

Effect of Early Application of Taping Therapy in Acute Ankle Sprains: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Shin WC, Kang BK, Oh MS, et al. Foot & Ankle International (2023)
85% Edema Reduction Rate
96 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Ninety-six patients with acute ankle sprains were randomized into a kinesiology taping group and a conventional compression bandage group. Edema reduction was significantly faster in the taping group, and gait function at 2 weeks was superior.

Key Conclusion

Kinesiology taping is effective in reducing edema and promoting early functional recovery in the initial management of acute ankle sprains.

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Systematic Review Ankle / Foot Pain

Systematic Review of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Ankle Osteoarthritis

Han YJ, Park DS, Kim JK, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2022)

14 studies Number of Included Studies
892 subjects Total Participants

Herbal medicine may be considered as an alternative conservative treatment for ankle osteoarthritis, although high-quality additional studies are required.

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Systematic Review Ankle / Foot Pain

Systematic Review of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Ankle Osteoarthritis

Han YJ, Park DS, Kim JK, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2022)
14 studies Number of Included Studies
892 subjects Total Participants

Summary

Fourteen studies investigating the effect of herbal medicine on ankle osteoarthritis were systematically reviewed. The herbal medicine group demonstrated equivalent or superior pain reduction effects compared with the NSAID group.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine may be considered as an alternative conservative treatment for ankle osteoarthritis, although high-quality additional studies are required.

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Cross-Sectional Ankle / Foot Pain

Cross-Sectional Study on Predictors of Acupuncture Response in Patients with Foot Pain

Yoon SH, Kim DH, Lee SJ, et al.

Pain Medicine (2024)

256 subjects Number of Participants
p<0.01 Statistical Significance

Identifying predictors of acupuncture response enables tailored treatment strategies for patients with foot pain.

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Cross-Sectional Ankle / Foot Pain

Cross-Sectional Study on Predictors of Acupuncture Response in Patients with Foot Pain

Yoon SH, Kim DH, Lee SJ, et al. Pain Medicine (2024)
256 subjects Number of Participants
p<0.01 Statistical Significance

Summary

Predictors of acupuncture response were analyzed in 256 patients who visited a Korean medicine clinic for foot pain. Age, symptom duration, and pain intensity showed significant correlations with acupuncture response rates.

Key Conclusion

Identifying predictors of acupuncture response enables tailored treatment strategies for patients with foot pain.

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Cohort Study Ankle / Foot Pain

Cohort Study of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Chronic Ankle Instability

Choi MJ, Seo BK, Han CH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)

76% Stability Improvement Rate
120 subjects Number of Participants

Korean medicine combination therapy may contribute to reducing subjective instability and recurrence rates in chronic ankle instability.

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Cohort Study Ankle / Foot Pain

Cohort Study of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Chronic Ankle Instability

Choi MJ, Seo BK, Han CH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
76% Stability Improvement Rate
120 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

A 12-week course of Korean medicine combination therapy including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and chuna manipulation was administered to 120 patients with chronic ankle instability, followed by 6 months of follow-up. The Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool score improved significantly after treatment.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination therapy may contribute to reducing subjective instability and recurrence rates in chronic ankle instability.

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Before-After Ankle / Foot Pain

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Combined Chuna Manipulation and Korean Medicine Physical Therapy in Achilles Tendinitis

Park SY, Kim HJ, Yoon JE, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)

71% Functional Improvement Rate
45 subjects Number of Participants

The combination of chuna manipulation and Korean medicine physical therapy showed positive results in functional improvement and pain reduction in Achilles tendinitis patients.

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Before-After Ankle / Foot Pain

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Combined Chuna Manipulation and Korean Medicine Physical Therapy in Achilles Tendinitis

Park SY, Kim HJ, Yoon JE, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)
71% Functional Improvement Rate
45 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

A pre-post comparison study was conducted in 45 patients with chronic Achilles tendinitis using combined chuna manipulation and Korean medicine physical therapy. AOFAS scores improved significantly, and ultrasound revealed reduced tendon thickness.

Key Conclusion

The combination of chuna manipulation and Korean medicine physical therapy showed positive results in functional improvement and pain reduction in Achilles tendinitis patients.

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RCT Ankle / Foot Pain

Randomized Controlled Trial of Adjunctive Pharmacopuncture in Plantar Fasciitis Patients

Lee JH, Choi YS, Hwang DS, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)

82% Pain Reduction Rate
80 subjects Number of Participants

Adjunctive pharmacopuncture demonstrated a significant effect on pain relief in plantar fasciitis, and long-term follow-up is warranted.

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RCT Ankle / Foot Pain

Randomized Controlled Trial of Adjunctive Pharmacopuncture in Plantar Fasciitis Patients

Lee JH, Choi YS, Hwang DS, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)
82% Pain Reduction Rate
80 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Eighty patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis were randomly assigned to a pharmacopuncture-combined treatment group or a conventional physical therapy group. After 8 weeks of treatment, plantar tenderness was significantly reduced in the pharmacopuncture-combined group.

Key Conclusion

Adjunctive pharmacopuncture demonstrated a significant effect on pain relief in plantar fasciitis, and long-term follow-up is warranted.

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Meta-Analysis Ankle / Foot Pain

Effect of Acupuncture on Ankle Sprains: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kim SH, Park JW, Lee MK, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

78% Pain Reduction Rate
1245 subjects Number of Participants

Acupuncture can serve as an effective complementary treatment for pain relief and functional recovery in ankle sprains.

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Meta-Analysis Ankle / Foot Pain

Effect of Acupuncture on Ankle Sprains: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kim SH, Park JW, Lee MK, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
78% Pain Reduction Rate
1245 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Eighteen randomized controlled trials involving 1,245 patients with ankle sprains were analyzed. The acupuncture group showed significant differences in pain reduction (VAS) compared to controls and demonstrated faster functional recovery. The incidence of adverse events was significantly lower in the acupuncture group.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture can serve as an effective complementary treatment for pain relief and functional recovery in ankle sprains.

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Cohort Study Knee Pain

Safety Profile of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Degenerative Knee Osteoarthritis: A Large-Scale Cohort

Sung SH, Kim KO, Lim JH, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2025)

6.2% Adverse Reaction Rate
1,500 subjects Participants

Korean medicine combined treatment shows high safety in patients with degenerative knee osteoarthritis.

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Cohort Study Knee Pain

Safety Profile of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Degenerative Knee Osteoarthritis: A Large-Scale Cohort

Sung SH, Kim KO, Lim JH, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2025)
6.2% Adverse Reaction Rate
1,500 subjects Participants

Summary

Korean medicine combined treatment (acupuncture, herbal medicine, chuna, Korean medicine physical therapy) was administered to 1,500 patients with degenerative knee osteoarthritis, and adverse reactions were systematically monitored for 24 weeks. Overall adverse reaction incidence was 6.2%, and serious adverse reactions were only 0.3%.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment shows high safety in patients with degenerative knee osteoarthritis.

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Narrative Review Knee Pain

Narrative Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Meniscal Injury

Ko SJ, Yoo JE, Park JB, et al.

Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy (2022)

15 studies Analyzed Studies
Promising Evidence Evaluation

Korean medicine treatment is a promising treatment option for conservative management of meniscal injuries.

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Narrative Review Knee Pain

Narrative Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Meniscal Injury

Ko SJ, Yoo JE, Park JB, et al. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy (2022)
15 studies Analyzed Studies
Promising Evidence Evaluation

Summary

The current status and evidence of Korean medicine conservative treatment for meniscal injury were narratively reviewed. Acupuncture treatment, herbal medicine, and chuna therapy are used as main interventions and showed positive results in surgery avoidance rates and functional recovery.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment is a promising treatment option for conservative management of meniscal injuries.

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Cross-Sectional Knee Pain

Korean Medicine Treatment Utilization Patterns in Degenerative Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: Big Data Analysis from Health Insurance

Won DJ, Ha IH, Lee JH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)

94% Acupuncture Utilization Rate
82,345 subjects Participants

Korean medicine treatment utilization for degenerative knee osteoarthritis is continuously increasing.

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Cross-Sectional Knee Pain

Korean Medicine Treatment Utilization Patterns in Degenerative Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: Big Data Analysis from Health Insurance

Won DJ, Ha IH, Lee JH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)
94% Acupuncture Utilization Rate
82,345 subjects Participants

Summary

Korean medicine treatment utilization patterns of 82,345 patients with degenerative knee osteoarthritis from 2019 to 2024 were analyzed using Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service big data. Acupuncture treatment utilization was highest at 94%, and the herbal medicine combination rate showed an increasing trend by year.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment utilization for degenerative knee osteoarthritis is continuously increasing.

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RCT Knee Pain

Comparison of Electroacupuncture and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Degenerative Knee Osteoarthritis

Lee JH, Shin JS, Ha IH, et al.

Pain Medicine (2021)

75% Pain Reduction Rate
108 subjects Participants

Electroacupuncture is more effective than TENS for pain management in degenerative knee osteoarthritis.

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RCT Knee Pain

Comparison of Electroacupuncture and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Degenerative Knee Osteoarthritis

Lee JH, Shin JS, Ha IH, et al. Pain Medicine (2021)
75% Pain Reduction Rate
108 subjects Participants

Summary

One hundred eight patients with degenerative knee osteoarthritis were randomly assigned to electroacupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) groups and treated for 6 weeks. The electroacupuncture group showed significantly superior pain reduction and longer effect duration.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture is more effective than TENS for pain management in degenerative knee osteoarthritis.

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Case Study Knee Pain

Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture Treatment After Knee Ligament Injury: A Case Series

Oh HW, Lee BH, Choi JH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

100% ≥50% Improvement Rate
7 subjects Participants

Bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment may be useful for managing persistent pain after knee ligament surgery.

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Case Study Knee Pain

Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture Treatment After Knee Ligament Injury: A Case Series

Oh HW, Lee BH, Choi JH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
100% ≥50% Improvement Rate
7 subjects Participants

Summary

A case series in which bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment was administered 10 times to 7 patients with persistent pain after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. VAS pain scores decreased by more than 50% in all patients, and analgesic discontinuation was possible in 4 patients.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment may be useful for managing persistent pain after knee ligament surgery.

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