신바로약침과 침치료를 이용한 족저근막염 환자 4례에 대한 임상증례보고

The Clinical Study of the ShinBaro Pharmacopuncture and acupuncture treatment on Plantar Fasciitis

Objectives : This study is a report on treatment effect of the case that treated by using of Shinbaro pharmacopunture and acupuncture to plantar fasciitis patients. Methods : The four patients diagnosed with Plantar fasciitis were treated by using of Shinbaro pharmacopunture and acupuncture, Algometer Pressure and Numeric rating scale(NRS) were used as the evaluation tool of treatment effect. Results : Shinbaro pharmacopunture and acupuncture showed improvement of symptoms for all patient groups and brought about significant change on numerical value of Algometer Pressure and Numeric rating scale(NRS). Conclusions : The result shows that Shinbaro pharmacopunture and acupuncture can be effective treatment to Plantar fasciitis. Merely later, further study is needed.