• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.182-188
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• 2021

We report on 4 patients suffering from acute neck pain and limited range of motion (ROM) in the cervical spine who were treated with intradermal acupuncture. The treatment effect was evaluated with numeric rating scale (NRS), ROM, and Neck Disability Index (NDI). After treatment, the NRS and NDI scores decreased and the ROM of the cervical spine increased in all patients. This report shows that intradermal acupuncture treatment can be effective for patients with acute neck pain with limited ROM. However, further controlled studies are needed to confirm the effect of intradermal acupuncture on such patients.

• 패션비즈니스
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate impact of wearing low-level current wrist guards on pain scale, range of motion (ROM), and muscle strength in elderly women with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Subjects were 12 elderly women aged between 65 and 85 years who were diagnosed with CTS symptoms. Measurements included grip strength and wrist ROM. Wrist ROM was assessed through flexion and dorsiflexion. Wrist guards were worn. After two weeks, pain level was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Results showed a significant reduction in VAS score in the MES group after stimulation, whereas there was no difference in the control group. However, there was no significant difference in ROM between the MES group and the control group. Grip strength increased in the MES group after two weeks (p ≤ 0.001). In conclusion, clinical trials suggest that MES wrist guards might be provided as an adjunctive treatment method for CTS patients. This study provides foundational data for the design and use of auxiliary devices such as gloves in the field of MES research for pain reduction, ROM improvement, and muscle strength enhancement resulting from CTS.

• 재활복지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.169-188
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• 2018

본 연구의 목적은 원격재활서비스를 소개하고, 지역사회 장애인에게 적용하여 그들의 건강증진과 삶의 질에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 함이다. 본 연구에서의 원격재활서비스는 재활훈련 프로그램과 원격상담으로, 최종 참여자는 천안시 C 장애인 자립생활센터 뇌병변장애인 3명이다. 연구 방법은 혼합연구로 양적 연구로는 대상자 간-다중기초선 실험설계, 질적 연구로는 원격상담을 통한 이야기식 면접을 이용하였다. 기초선, 참여 중, 참여 후의 주관적 건강수준변화, 상지기능/근력, 관절가동범위검사를 일정 간격 시행하고, 참여 전후에 삶의 질 검사를 수행하였다. 연구 결과, 첫째, 심리 사회적 건강증진 요소가 향상되었고, 둘째, 신체적 건강증진(상지기능/근력, 관절가동범위) 요소가 유지 및 향상되었으나 변화가 적었다. 셋째, 삶의 질은 사전보다 사후의 평균값이 높았다. 질적 연구에서는 주관적 건강상태, 정서적 안정감, 유익성, 자기효능감에서 긍정적 변화를 경험하고 있었으며, 서비스참여에 만족을 보였다. 이로 보아, 원격재활서비스 참여가 지역사회 장애인의 건강에 긍정적 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났고, 국내 지역사회 장애인을 대상으로 한 원격재활 서비스 구축과 프로그램 개발 및 확산에 대한 기초자료로 활용하고자 한다.

• 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회논문지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.363-373
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• 2020

본 연구는 뇌졸중 환자에게 엔터테인먼트요소가 가미된 가상현실과 시각적 되먹임 보행 훈련 프로그램을 병행하여 보행능력과 삶의 질을 향상시키고자 하였다. 이에 휘돌림 보행을 하는 뇌졸중 환자 10명을 선정하여, 가상현실과 힘판을 통한 시각적 되먹임 트레드밀보행훈련을 일일 30분씩, 주5회, 5주간 총 25회 실시하였다. 이러한 보행훈련의 효과를 알아보기 위해 관절가동범위검사, 근활성도 검사, 버그 균형 척도(BBS), 보행분석, 삶의 질(SS-QOL) 평가를 중재 전·후 시행하였다. 본 연구결과, 보행 흔듦기 시기에 마비측 관절가동범위와 근활성도, 동적균형능력, 보행능력, 삶의 질이 중재 후 통계학적으로 유의하게 차이가 있었다(p<0.05). 본 연구결과를 통해 본 연구의 보행훈련이 휘돌림 보행을 하는 뇌졸중 환자의 발처짐, 근활성도, 동적 균형 및 보행능력을 향상시키고, 이로 인한 삶의 질도 개선하는 것을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 휘돌림 보행을 하는 뇌졸중 환자의 보행능력 향상과 삶의 질 개선을 통한 라이프케어증진을 위해 가상현실과 힘판을 통한 시각적 되먹임 트레드밀보행훈련 프로그램 적용을 권장한다.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.147-158
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• 2017

PURPOSE: Balance exercise as well as lower extremity strengthening exercise (LESE) is known to be effective in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of performing LESE in conjunction with balance exercise on lower extremity function, range of motion, muscle strength, and balance in patients with KOA. METHODS: The subjects of this study were 25 patients with KOA who were recruited and randomly divided into two groups: 1) those who performed LESE with balance exercise; and 2) those who performed only LESE. Both the groups also received general physical therapy and performed aerobic exercise. The interventions were performed 3 times a week for 4 weeks. To determine the effectiveness of the interventions, we measured Western Ontario and MacMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) score, numerical rating scale (NRS) score, passive range of motion (PROM), chair stand test (CST), and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score at the initiation of the interventions and again after 4 weeks, at the time of completion of the interventions. RESULTS: After 4 weeks of the interventions, both the groups showed significantly improved WOMAC (p<.01), NRS (p<.01), PROM (p<.05), CST (p<.05), and BBS (p<.01) scores. However, there was no significant difference between the groups in terms of the clinical outcomes observed. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that the addition of balance exercise to a LESE regimen in patients with KOA did not provide any additional benefit.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.9-18
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• 2015

This study aimed to compare the characteristics of breast cancer surgery and shoulder surgery patients on the shoulder range of motion (ROM), degree of pain and dysfunction, and scapular position. This study was carried out with a total of 90 women: a breast cancer surgery group (BS, $n_1=30$), a shoulder surgery group (SS, $n_2=30$) and a control group ($n_3=30$). Shoulder ROM, the Quadruple Visual Analogue Scale (QVAS), the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), and the Scapular Index (SI) were used to assess shoulder function. Statistical analyses were performed using a one-way analysis of variance, crosstab test, and independent sample t-test. Post-hoc testing was carried out with Bonferroni test. There were significant differences in shoulder ROM when the BS and the SS were compared with the control group. However, there was no significant difference in ROM between the BS and SS. Furthermore, there was a significant difference in shoulder pain between both surgery groups, and there was greater shoulder dysfunction in the SS than in the BS. There was also a significant difference in upper extremity posture when the BS and the SS were compared to the control group. Finally, there was no significant difference in upper extremity posture between the BS and the SS. This study compared shoulder ROM, pain, dysfunction, and upper extremity postures between the BS and SS. While there were no significant differences in shoulder ROM, pain, and upper extremity posture between both surgery groups, the level of dysfunction was found to be significantly different. Therefore, health professionals managing for breast cancer surgery or shoulder surgery patients should consider these outcomes.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.1-14
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• 2020

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of an exercise program with patella mobilization on range of motion, muscle strength, and gait in patients with total knee arthroplasty. Methods : Thirty patients under the age of 65 who visited the T hospital in Daegu Metropolitan City and underwent total knee arthroplasty surgery were selected for this study. Fifteen patients were randomly assigned to the experimental group and took part in an exercise program with patella mobilization, and fifteen patients were randomly assigned to the control group and took part in just the exercise program. Each group took part in their intervention three times a week for four weeks. The measurement tools used included a goniometer, handheld dynamometer, and 10-meter walking test. In the statistical analysis results, to compare the about pre and post test differences within each group, a paried t-test was used, and to compare the differences between each group, an independent t-test was used. Results : There was a significant difference (p<.05) in the range of motion, muscle strength of the quadriceps femoris and, hamstrings, and 10-meter walking test within each individual group and between the two groups before and after the intervention (p<.05). Conclusion : All the results for the experimental group were significant. Therefore, it is expected that an exercise program with patella mobilization will be helpful for the recovery of the knee joint in patients who have undergone total knee arthroplasty.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.11-19
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• 2018

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to identify the effects of joint mobilization intervention combined with exercise on range of motion (ROM), pain intensity, and functional performance in adolescent baseball players with internal impingement syndrome of the shoulder. METHODS: The subjects were 30 adolescent baseball players diagnosed with internal impingement. Ten subjects were randomly assigned to each of 3 groups: Group 1 (exercise only), Group 2 (joint mobilization combined with exercise), and Group 3 (rest-only control group). Three weekly interventions were given for 4 weeks (the control group rested for 4 weeks). The main outcome measures were goniometer, visual analogue scale (VAS), and Korean Kerlan Jobe shoulder-elbow (K-KJOC) scores. The ROM (external and internal rotation), pain intensity (at the moment of throwing), and functional performance were compared among the groups. RESULTS: No significant difference was observed among the groups in the range of external rotation of the shoulder before and after the intervention, but the range of internal rotation was significantly increased in Group 2 compared to Groups 1 and 3. Pain intensity was significantly lower in Group 2 than in Group 1 and 3, and functional performance was significantly increased in Group 2 compared to Group 1 and 3. CONCLUSION: An intervention that combined joint mobilization with exercise was more effective than resting or exercise alone for rapid recovery from sports injury and improvement in athletic performance.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제35권11호
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• pp.1243-1248
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 한국인 표준체형과 유사한 사람의 의료 영상 자료를 이용하여 인체 골격계 모델을 만들었다. 이를 동역학 해석 상용 소프웨트어인 $RecurDyn^{TM}$에 탑재시켜 인체 시뮬레이션 모듈을 개발하였고, 노인의 보행 동작해석을 통해 모델을 검증하여 보행기(elderly walker) 사용 유무에 따른 앉기-서기 및 보행을 분석하였다. 노인이 보행기를 사용하였을 때 앉기-서기 동작 시 하지관절 기구학의 변화는 미비하였고, 보행 시 각 관절의 가동범위가 조금 줄었고 동작시간이 상당히 길어졌다. 또한 근전도 해석결과 일부 발목 주변 근육들과 햄스트링 근육에서 근활성치가 줄거나 활성시간이 줄었다. 이러한 변화는 보행기를 통해 보행할 때 하지의 기여도가 감소했기 때문이라고 생각되었다. 본 연구를 통해 얻어진 시뮬레이션 기술은 여러 가지의 생체역학 연구에 널리 활용될 것으로 생각된다.

• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.49-59
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• 2019

본 증례에서는 넘어진 후 상완골 골절 진단 하에 수술하였으나 뒤늦게 원위 요척관절 탈구로 진단되어 1차 수술 후 정복 소실되어 Sauve-Kapandji 수술받은 환자를 대상으로 한방재활치료를 약 3주간 시행하였다. 관절가동추나, 침 치료, 한약물 치료 등 한방재활치료 결과 우측 팔꿈치, 손목, 손가락 관절 가동범위, 수술부위 통증, 근력, 상지 기능 등에서 의미 있는 호전을 보였다. 본 연구는 단일 증례 보고라는 한계가 있으나, 한방재활치료가 수술 후 환자의 전반적인 경과에 효과적으로 작용하였기에 보고하는 바이다.