The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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The Relationship between Strength Balance and Joint Position Sense Related to Ankle Joint in Healthy Women

정상 성인 여성의 발목관절에서 근력 균형과 관절위치감각의 상관관계

  • Ko, Yu-Min (Department of Physical Therapy, General Graduate School, Catholic University of Daegu) ;
  • Jung, Mi-Suk (Department of Physical Therapy, General Graduate School, Catholic University of Daegu) ;
  • Park, Ji-Won (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical Science, Catholic University of Daegu)
  • 고유민 (대구가톨릭대학교 대학원 물리치료학과) ;
  • 정미숙 (대구가톨릭대학교 대학원 물리치료학과) ;
  • 박지원 (대구가톨릭대학교 의료과학대학 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2011.01.24
  • Accepted : 2011.04.12
  • Published : 2011.04.25
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between strength balance and joint position sense related to the ankle joint in healthy women. Methods: Twenty-six healthy women were recruited. Isokinetic strength and joint position sense (JPS) were measured using a Biodex System 4 pro Dynamometer and a Biodex Advantage Software Package. Prior to measuring the JPS and isokinetic strength, the dominant foot was determined according to the Waterloo Footedness Questionnaire. After the JPS test, isokinetic strength was evaluated in velocity $60^{\circ}s$, including practice trial ($90^{\circ}s$). Using the measured isokinetic strength, a Strength Balance Index (SBI) was calculated. Results: Relative to the SBI, the degree of imbalance was varied; but there were imbalances. For each starting position, JPS error showed no significant differences (p>0.05). The relationship between SBI and JPS was found during the inversion to eversion process, eversion to inversion, and dorsi flexion to plantar flexion. Conclusion: There are moderate to mild relationships between JPS and SBI during ankle movement. It is suggested that to prevent ankle injuries, strength balance should be considered along with the other potential factors including anatomical alignment, proprioception, and soft tissues problems.

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