The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
- Volume 26 Issue 6
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- Pages.449-452
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- 2014
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- 1229-0475(pISSN)
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- 2287-156X(eISSN)
Effects of Different Chair Heights on Ground Reaction Force and Trunk Flexion during Sit-to-Stand in the Elderly
- Lee, Na-Kyung (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
- Lee, Myoung-Hee (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Science, Kyungsung University)
- Received : 2014.11.06
- Accepted : 2014.12.16
- Published : 2014.12.25
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the coordination between trunk flexion and lower limb extension contributing to vertical propulsion during sit-to-stand (STS) at different chair heights in the elderly. Methods: Ten elderly subjects were asked to stand up at their natural speed from different chair heights : (1)