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Korea Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association (대한고유수용성신경근촉진법학회)
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Effect of Shoulder Brace Design on Round Shoulder Posture

어깨 보조기 디자인이 둥근 어깨 자세에 미치는 영향

  • Kang, Jong Ho (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Catholic University of Pusan) ;
  • Park, Tae Sung (Department of Convergence Medical Institute of Technology, Pusan National University Hospital)
  • 강종호 (부산가톨릭대학교 물리치료학과) ;
  • 박태성 (부산대학교병원 융합의학기술원)
  • Received : 2022.11.04
  • Accepted : 2022.11.23
  • Published : 2022.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: Recently, as a result of the use of smart devices, the incidence of musculoskeletal diseases in areas such as the neck and shoulders has increased. A common effect is rounded shoulder posture, which badly affects the movement and posture of the scapula, causing musculoskeletal disease. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the effects of three shoulder brace products on rounded shoulder posture. Methods: A total of 12 subjects comprising men and women in their 20s with round shoulder posture participated in this study. Three shoulder brace designs were selected, and the height change of the shoulder acromion in the lying state before and after wearing the braces was measured. Effectiveness verification was analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. Results: The results confirmed that the different shoulder brace designs had different effects on round shoulder posture. Conclusion: Currently, numerous designs of shoulder braces are being sold, but their effects have not been verified. In the future, more diverse designs of shoulder braces should be studied, and effective shoulder brace designs should be developed and used.

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