Comparative Study of Chuna Manipulation and Manual Therapy for Hip Osteoarthritis
Journal · Osteoarthritis and Cartilage (2023)
Original authors · Park EH, Kim MR, Shin BC, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.joca.2023.06.012
Summary
Ninety-six patients with hip osteoarthritis were assigned to chuna manipulation and manual therapy groups and treated for 12 weeks. Both groups showed significant pain reduction, with the chuna group demonstrating superior improvement in hip internal rotation range of motion.
Key figures
Pain Reduction Rate
71%
Participants
96 subjects
Conclusion
Chuna manipulation shows similar effects to manual therapy and demonstrates strength in joint range of motion improvement.
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