Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Physical Therapy for Ankle Sprains
Journal · Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)
Original authors · Jeon SG, Moon SK, Cho KH, et al.
DOI · 10.1155/2024/71829463
Summary
Data from 22 studies and 1,580 patients on Korean medicine physical therapy for ankle sprains were meta-analyzed. The combined Korean medicine physical therapy group showed an average 5.3-day reduction in functional recovery time compared to monotherapy.
Key figures
Number of Included Studies
22 studies
Recovery Time Reduction
5.3 days
Conclusion
Adjunctive Korean medicine physical therapy has a significant effect in shortening recovery time in ankle sprain patients.
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