Acupuncture for Management of Balance Impairment in a Patient with Bipolar Disorder
Journal: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (Vol.6, No. 1)Publication Date: 2013-02-28
Authors : Kun Hyung Kim; Jae Kyu Kim; Gi Young Yang; Byung Ryul Lee; Seung Hee Noh;
Page : 56-59
Keywords : balance impairment; bipolar disorders; symptom management; Taegeuk acupuncture; traditional Korean medicine;
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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