Return-to-Work Effect of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Industrial Accident Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal · Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation (2023)
Original authors · Kim KH, Shin BC, Lee MS, et al.
DOI · 10.1007/s10926-023-10128-4
Summary
One hundred forty workers with musculoskeletal disorders from industrial accidents were divided into a Korean medicine combined treatment group (acupuncture, herbal medicine, chuna) and a standard rehabilitation treatment group and compared for 12 weeks. The Korean medicine combined treatment group showed significantly higher return-to-work rates.
Key figures
Participants
140 subjects
Return Rate
Return-to-work 78.6%
Treatment Period
12 weeks
Conclusion
Korean medicine combined treatment is an effective treatment method for promoting return-to-work in industrial accident musculoskeletal disorders.
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