The inner ear – deafness and hyperacusis - Other methods of stimulation
First author and date
Rosen MR 1995
Version consulted
C
Condition
hyperacusis
Study type
case report
N / Groupings
1 (author)
Type of acupuncture
magnetic stimulation
Points used
auricular ‘Line of sound’ (Nogier, Kropej), with Hyperacusis pt most anterior and inferior pt along this line (on right side)
Parameters used
silver Magrain ‘press pellet’, subjected to magnetic stimulation
Stimulation duration
no details
Number of sessions
3/day for 7 wks; both ears then treated similarly for 7 wks
Follow up
18 mths after final treatment, subject still 90% pain free
Endpoint measure
subjective pain relief
Outcome
35 mins after 1st treatment, pain was alleviated; 1 hr after 1st treatment, Eustacian tube popped releasing pressure in ear; next day, 30% increase in therapy-localised kinesiological muscle strength was observed; overall 45% improvement noted in both ears
Additional notes
after treatment, bite balanced by occlusal adjustment, leading to a further 45% improvement
Analysis / problems
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References
Rosen MR New treatment possibilities ffor hyperacusis – a painful ultrasensitivity to normal sounds. American Journal of Acupuncture. 1995; 23(1): 74-6
Secondary references
[abstract in: American Journal of Acupuncture. 23(1): 74]
