The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회지)

Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회)
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Physical Therapy Effects of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

흉곽출구 증후군의 물리치료 효과

  • Kwon, Hyeok-Su (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Taejeon St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University) ;
  • Park, Ji-Whan (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Taejeon Medical Junior College)
  • 권혁수 (가톨릭대학교 대전성모병원 물리치료실) ;
  • 박지환 (대전보건전문대학 물리치료과)
  • Published : 1997.12.30
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Abstract

The PT program provides relief to most patients with symptom of TOS. So the purpose of our study is to evaluate a effects of PT program in patients with TOS. PT program included orthopaedic manual therapy with the aim of restoring the function of the upper thoracic aperture is to be recommended, and long-term following is advisable. 1. Mean treatment duration was over an 11.4 day(range 4~24). 2. At the follow-up evaluation, 88.1% of the patients were satisfied with the effects of their therapy. 3. 73% of the patients returened to work after PT and 88% of the patients carried through the recommendations given at discharge during follow up. 4. Normalized grip strength and Tinel' sign predicted patient satisfaction(p< .001) and return to work(p< .001). 5. Return to work was more often successful if the work was sedentary rather than heavy (p< .05).

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