Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine (대한물리의학회지)
- Volume 1 Issue 1
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- Pages.161-168
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- 2006
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- 1975-311X(pISSN)
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- 2287-7215(eISSN)
A Study of Korean Traditional Physical Therapy
한국의 전통 물리치료에 관한 연구
- Kim, Yeon-Ju (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
- Bae, Sung-Soo (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
- Oh, Hyen-Ju (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University)
- Published : 2006.05.30
Abstract
Purpose : The purpose of this study was carried out to review for hydrotherapy, phototherapy, cupping therapy, therapeutic touch and massage as a Korean traditional physical therapy. Methods : This is literature study with books, and thesis. Results : The physical therapy that is in use nowadays has been around since human being started to live on the earth. In primitive times, when men were injured while hunting, they washed the wound in clinic water and dried it out in the sunshine, they also soaked their bodies in hot springs to decrease physical fatigue, Heating of injured tissue has been used for centuries for pain relief and muscle spasm. Conclusion : Korean traditional physical therapy has been developed and its scientific effects has been proven, It is required, to continue to carry out studying on this field.