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Acupuncture for Management of Balance Impairment in a Patient with Bipolar Disorder

Journal: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (Vol.6, No. 1)

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Page : 56-59

Keywords : balance impairment; bipolar disorders; symptom management; Taegeuk acupuncture; traditional Korean medicine;

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Abstract

A case is reported of unexplained unilateral thigh muscle atrophy and frequent falling with poor response to conventional conservative treatments in a patient with bipolar disorder who self-selected acupuncture treatment as a last resort. The patient experienced gradual improvements in lower extremity weakness and fewer falls during the 8-month treatment. No adverse event or aggravation of the bipolar disorder was observed. These outcomes suggest that acupuncture may be a feasible adjunct for reducing falling and restoring postural balances in patients with bipolar disorder.

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