The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
- 제18권2호
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- Pages.1-6
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- 2006
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- 1229-0475(pISSN)
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- 2287-156X(eISSN)
건식수치료가 요통환자의 통증과 요부장애에 미치는 영향
The Effects of Dry-Hydrotherapy on The Low Back Disability and Pain for Patients with Low Back Pain
- Song, Chang-Ho (Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University, College of Health and Welfare) ;
- Bae, Ha-Suk (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Ewha Womans University, College of Medicine) ;
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Lee, Seung-Won
(Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University, College of Health and Welfare)
- 발행 : 2006.04.25
초록
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of dry-hydrotherapy to release pain in patient with low back pain. Methods: The subjects of the study were fifty patient with low back pain in orthopedic clinic. Fifty patients who had low back pain were randomly divided into 2 groups, 1) dry-hydrotherapy group 2) control group. Visual analog scale(VAS) and Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire were measured before and after treatment. The treatment plan Was as follows; 15 min. exercise per day and 5 days per week for 2 weeks. Results: 1. Before dry-hydrotherapy, there was no significant difference in VAS score and Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire score between two groups. 2. The VAS score was significantly decreased in both groups after 2-week dry-hydrotherapy and the decrease in the AS score in dry-hydrotherapy group was significantly lower than in control group. 3. The Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire score was significantly decreased in both groups after 2-week dry-hydrotherapy and the decrease in Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire score dry-hydrotherapy group was significantly lower than in control group. Conclusion: In conclusion, the dry-hydrotherapy was effective to alleviate pain in patients with low back pain.