• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.489-496
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• 1995

The purpose of this study was to evaluate an effect of change on head posture initial occlusal contacts with measuring the distances between initial occlusal contacts and maximum intercuspal position at different head posture in TMDs patient. For this study, 24 patients from age 13 to 36 were selected, they were examined health history taken, patients who have sign and symptoms of TMDs were examine before the study. For the normal group, 21 adults from age 23 to 25 were selected. They have normal or class I molar relationship, and have no other prosthetic restorations. Difference on distance between initial occlusal contact and maximum intercuspal position with mandibular kinesiograph$(MKG^R)$(K6 diagnostic system, Myo-tronic Inc, USA) in upright, supine, 45$^{\circ}$ extension, 30$^{\circ}$ flexion position of the head were measured. The Frankfort horizontal plane was used as a reference plane. The results were as follows : 1. There were significant differences between initial occlusal contacts of the normal and patient group on upright position and 30$^{\circ}$ flexion of the head(p<0.05, p<0.01) 2. The position of the initial occlusal contacts have a tendency to place anterior and inferior to maximal intercuspal position in upright position and 30( flexion of the head as well as posterior and inferior in supine position and 45$^{\circ}$ extension of the head in the normal and patient groups. 3. There were significant differences among the initial occlusal contacts between uptight and supine position; upright and 45$^{\circ}$ extension of the head(p<0.05); supine position and 30$^{\circ}$ flexion of the head, .and 30(flexion and 45$^{\circ}$ extension of the head in the patient group(p<0.01) The result have shown that after treatment on the supine position, it may be necessary to check occlusal contact on the upright position as well ass flexion of the head. It may need careful adjustment in occlusal condition on upright position of TMDs patient.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.189-206
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• 1999

This study was performed to investigate the factors affecting muscle activity and cephalometric variables according to change of head postures. For this study, 150 patients with temporomandibular disorders and 80 dental students without any signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders were selected as the patients group and as the normal group, respectively. Head position to body-midline in frontal plane and upper quarter posture to body plumb line in sagittal plane were observed clinically and electromyographic(EMG) activity of anterior temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoideus, and trapezius on clenching were recorded with $BioEMG^{(R)}$ in four head postures, which were natural head posture(NHP), forward head posture(FHP), $20^{\circ}$ upward head posture(UHP), and $20^{\circ}$ downward head posture(DHP). Cephaloradiographs were also taken in the same head postures as in EMG taking, but that was taken only in NHP for the patient group. Cephalometric variables measured were SN angle, CVT angle, atlas inclination angle, occlusal plane angle, Me-C2 angle, pharyngeal width, occiput~axis distance, area of pharyngeal space, and cervical curvature. The data were analyzed by SAS statistical program. The results of this study were as follows : 1. Between the patient and the normal group, there were significant difference in distance from plumb line to acromion, eye-tragus angle, electromyographic activity of the four muscles, and cephalometric variables of linear measurement. 2. There was no consistent pattern of correlation between upper quarter posture, EMG activity and cephalometric variables in any case without relation to cervical curvature and head position in frontal plane. 3. Sternocleidomastoid muscle only showed variation of electromyographic activty with changes of head postures, but all the muscles did show correlation with head postures. 4. All the cephalometric variables measured in this study showed difference of mean value by head posture, and CVT angle, pharyngeal width, occiput-atlas distance, and area of pharyngeal space showed correlation between these variables with change from NHP to FHP, and from NHP to UHP.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.94-99
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• 2003

목적 : 전산화단층촬영모의치료기를 이용한 후두와(posterio fossa) 종양의 방사선치료 시 어떤 자세로 치료하는 것이 치료범위 결정 및 치료계획에 유리한지에 대한 논의는 거의 이루어지지 않았다. 따라서 저자들은 후두와 치료의 적절한 치료자세를 설정하고 이를 이용한 치료계획을 소개하고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 대상 및 방법 본 연구는 소뇌 충부에 발생한 수모세포종으로 수술 후 방사선치료를 받은 13세 남자 환아를 대상으로 하였다. 환아는 두개척수방사선치료를 일일선량 1.8 Gy로 30.6 Gy 시행 받은 후 후두와 영역에 추가방사선치료계획을 위해 전산화단층촬영모의치료를 받았다. 전산화단층촬영 시 복와위로 두부고정틀을 이용하여 자세를 고정하고 조영제를 주입하면서 두개골에서 경부 하방까지 촬영하였다. 단층 영상에 정상조직과 치료영역을 표시하였고 3차원 입체치료계획시스템을 이용해 비동일평면 입체조형 빔을 이용하여 치료계획을 세웠다 결과 : 전산화단층영상 촬영이 진행되는 동안 환아는 안정되고 편안한 자세를 유지할 수 있었고, 이 후 치료 중에도 자세를 재현하는데 큰 어려움이 없었다. 복와위 자세로 얻은 전산화단층영상에서 천막과일부 정맥동의 조영증강이 잘 관찰되어 후두와의 해부학적 범위를 결정하기가 용이하였다. 또 복와위 자세에서 후두와가 환아의 전면에 위치하게 되어 3차원 입체치료계획 시 방사선의 방향의 제약을 받지 않았고 치료 침대에 의한 선량분포의 불확실성이 없어서 보다 정확한 치료계획이 가능하였다. 결론 : 본 연구에서 후두와 치료 시 적절한 치료자세는 복와위임을 알 수 있었고, 안정되고 치료계획이 용이한 자세를 찾아내기 위해, 마취(sedation)가 필요하지 않거나 의식상태가 명료한 소아 환자를 통하여, 지속적인 연구가 이루어져야 할 것이다.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.71-82
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• 2016

PURPOSE: The purpose of this case report was to determine the effect of therapeutic exercise on posture, pain, and muscle activity in two patients with forward head posture (FHP). METHODS: A-31-year-old male (patient A) and a 19-year-old women (patient B) presented with FHP, neck pain, and headache. The therapeutic exercise program consisted of cervical mobilization, deep cervical flexors strengthening, and cervical extensors stretching, for 40 min/d, 2 d/week, for 8 weeks. Neck pain (VAS), neck disability (NDI), cervical range of motion (CROM), lateral view of cervical spine X-ray (indicating the FHP), and asymmetrical neck and shoulder muscular activity ratio were measured before, after 4 weeks, and after 8 weeks of corrective exercise. RESULTS: VAS and NDI decreased in patients A and B after exercise compared to before the program. CROM increased in patients A and B at flexion, extension, side bending, and rotation after exercise compared to before the program. FHP decreased in patients A and B at distance after exercise compared to before the program. In addition, asymmetrical neck and shoulder muscles activity ratio improved in patients A and B after exercise compared to before the program. CONCLUSION: We demonstrated in a case report that therapeutic exercise increases ROM, decreases pain and disability of neck, FHP, and asymmetry muscle activity ratio in patients with FHP. These finding have clinical implications for therapeutic exercise in patients with FHP.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.44-51
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• 2018

Background: In this paper, the relationship between the Cranio-Vertebral Angle (CVA) and the vital capacity in each position is reviewed, and the vital capacity in the position is studied. Methods: This study targeted 20 non-smoking female students of U university, which is located in Gyeongju-si. To review the Forward Head Posture (FHP) of each subject, CVA was measured, and FVC, FEV1, and FEF (25-75%) were measured and analyzed using a spirometer. Subjects were ordered to exhale three times with ease and then inhale up to their total lung capacity. After then, they were requested to exhale longer than six seconds. Then the inspiration and expiration were repeated. The measurement was executed in three positions, including supine, prone, and sitting. In each position the measurement was repeated twice, and a one-minute break was given between each cycle, so it was measured six times in total. SPSS 14.0 for Windows was used to analyze the data. The subjects' general properties were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and the correlation between the angle and the respiration variable result in each position was analyzed. The result of the respiration variable in each position was analyzed using the one-way ANOVA, and then a Scheffe post-hoc comparison was executed. Results: According to the analysis result of the correlation between the angle and respiration variable in each position, the sitting position and FEF (25-75%) showed a positive correlation (P<0.05). The respiration variable in each position showed a significant difference in FVC (p<0.05), and the Scheffe post-hoc comparison differed in prone and sitting positions. Conclusion: To increase the FVC of FHP patients, different exercises for each position can be applied, and the result of this study can be utilized as background data for further research.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.43-52
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• 1996

Snorer와 정상인의 상기도 부위 연조직의 차이를 비교하며, 자세의 변화에 따른 snorer와 정상인의 상기도 부위 연조직 크기의 변화를 알아보고자 여성에서 snorer군 25명과 정상군 20명을 대상으로 직립위와 앙와위에서 측모 두부방사선 계측 사진을 촬영한 후 연구개, 혀 및 상기도에 관한 거리와 면적을 계측하고 통계학적으로 분석하여 다음과 같은 곁과를 얻었다. 1. 직립위와 앙와위에서 snorer군은 정상군에 비해 혀의 길이가 길고 높이가 높았으며 기도가 좁고 길며 설골은 하방에 위치하였고 넓은 연구개와 좁은hypopharynx를 가졌다. 앙와위에서 snorer군은 이와 더불어 정상군보다 더 넓은 혀와 더 좁은 oropharynx를 가졌다. 2. 직립위에서 앙와위로 자세의 변화에 따라 정상군과 snorer군 모두에서 기도의 길이가 감소하였고 설골이 더 상방위치 되었다. snorer군에서는 이와 더불어 혀의 길이와 높이, 기도의 두께와 oropharynx 면적은 감소하였으며 혀와 연구개 면적은 증가하였다.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.43-49
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• 2007

목 적: 본 연구는 콘빔CT를 이용한 영상유도 방사선치료시 치료시간과 치료부위별 셋업 오차를 조사하여 임상 이용 효과를 평가하였다. 대상 및 방법: 두부, 체부, 골반부 환자 각각 3명을 선택하여, 선형가속기(CLINAC iX, Varian, USA)에 장착된 콘빔CT를 이용하여 15번씩 총 135번의 영상을 획득하였다. 그리고 각 부위에서의 셋업오차 값을 vertical, longitudinal, lateral 세 방향으로 나타내고 치료부위별로 평균 오차범위를 조사하여 비교하였다. 또한 영상획득과 오차값 산출에 소요되는 시간을 측정하여 매치료 시 콘빔CT 실행으로 인해 추가되는 시간에 대해서 알아보았다. 결 과: 두부 환자들의 경우 셋업오차는 vertical, longitudinal, lateral 방향으로 각각 0.07, 0.12, 0.1 cm의 평균 오차를 보였으며, 체부는 0.3, 0.26, 0.22 cm, 골반부 환자들은 0.21 0.18, 0.15 cm으로 측정 되었다. 이미지 획득과 오차 값 산출에 소요되는 시간은 평균 약 $6{\sim}7$분 정도로 나타났다. 결 론: 콘빔CT를 이용하여 환자의 셋업오차를 치료 직전에 보정하여 치료할 수 있었으며 치료 자세에 대한 오차 값을 산출 할 수 있었다. 골반부나 체부의 경우에는 두부에 비해 오차 값이 크게 나타나는 것을 확인할 수 있었는데 이는 환자의 움직임이나 각종 고정용구의 사용 등에 따른 것으로 보인다. 콘빔CT 실행 시에는 $6{\sim}7$분 정도의 치료 외에 시간이 추가 되는데 이에 따라 치료전 환자의 상태에 대한 고려가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.311-315
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• 2013

Purpose: Forward head posture is a typical symptom in people who use computers for long periods of time. Respiration is a complex function involving co-operation of muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems. Abnormal posture can have a negative effect on respiratory function. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between forward head posture and respiratory function in young adults. Methods: Forty-six healthy subjects participated in this study. Craniovertebral angle was measured for assessment of the forward head posture. The respiratory function of all subjects was evaluated by measuring forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume at one second (FEV1), forced expiratory volume at one second/forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC) ratio, and peak expiratory flow (PEF). The baseline of forward head posture was less than 49 degrees. Results: : Significant differences for predicted FVC and FEV1 were observed between the two groups, however, no statistically significant differences in FEV1/FVC ratio and PEF were observed between the two groups. Conclusion: Results of this study demonstrate that forward head posture has a negative effect on respiratory function in young adults.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.71-77
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• 2009

Purpose: This study assessed the differences in the forward head posture (FHP), cervical range of motion, and headache clinical parameters in episodic tension-type headache (ETTH) subjects, chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) subjects, and healthy controls (university students). Methods: Fifteen CTTH subjects, 15 ETTH subjects and 15 controls without headache were examined. Side-view images of each group were taken in both the sitting and standing positions, in order to assess the FHP by measuring the craniovertebral angle. The CROM was used to measure the cervical range of motion. A headache diary was kept for 4 weeks to assess the headache intensity, frequency, and duration. Results: The craniovertebral angle was smaller, ie, there was a greater FHP, in the CTTH and ETTH subjects than in the healthy controls in both the sitting and standing positions (p<0.05). The CTTH and ETTH subjects showed a lower cervical range of motion than the healthy controls in the total range of motion as well as in the half-cycles (p<0.05). Conclusion: The increased FHP and decreased cervical range of motion might be a contributing factor in the initiation of tension-type headache.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.81-92
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• 2013

Purpose : This research was carried out to find how neck exercise program combined with self stretching and muscle strengthening program influences on smart phone addicts with forward head posture. Methods : The subjects of this study were 20 smart phone-addicts with forward head posture and we divided them into 2 groups. The experimental group(10 people) participated in neck exercise program as a intervention for 3 months and the control group(the other 10 people) didn't participate in neck exercise program. Neck exercise program were composed of self stretching and muscle strengthening program. Then we measured cervical alignment with GPS(Global Posture System) and evaluated balance ability with Balance Master ver 7.0 systems. Results : The result were as follows. 1. After the intervention, experimental group were significantly more closed to normal cervical alignment than control group. 2. After the intervention, experimental group increased in dynamic balance ability a little more than control group. Conclusion : Neck exercise program seems to get cervical alignment better and improve balance ability.