• Therapeutic Science for Rehabilitation
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• v.12 no.4
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• pp.67-80
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• 2023

Objective : This study aimed to investigate the current status of physical therapy in children and adolescents. Methods : Sixty questionnaires from physical therapists treating children and adolescents with disabilities were analyzed. The questionnaire consisted of questions on physical therapy, participants, satisfaction, and the assessment of pediatric and adolescent physical therapy. Descriptive statistics and frequencies were used to investigate the current status, participants, and satisfaction. Differences between physical therapy participation difficulty, importance-ability of major aspects of pediatric and adolescent physical therapy, and therapy goal frequency were analyzed using paired T-test. Results : 11 to 15 cases (66.7%) and one-on-one treatment (95.0%) were performed independently (95.0%). The main ages of the subjects were preschool and school, the diagnoses were brain lesions and developmental delay, and treatment was conducted for up to 20 years or older. Satisfaction with pediatric and adolescent physical therapy was high (70.0%), as was the intensity of work (71.7%). Neurodevelopmental therapy, gait training, and goal-directed rehabilitation were the main treatments, and Gross Motor Function Measures of 88 and 66, respectively, were used. Respondents said that current fee system is inadequate (66.1%) and appropriate fee system is needed. Conclusion : This study extensively investigated the content of and factors related to pediatric and adolescent physical therapy. Based on the current situation, efforts to improve the expertise and continuity of pediatric and adolescent physical therapists and apply the latest treatment techniques are required.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.33 no.1
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• pp.149-159
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• 2006

과거 정신지체는 사회의 불가사의한 것이었으나 현재는 이들의 원인과 병리현상의 이해로 예방과 의학적 관리에 괄목할 만한 발전이 이루어져 왔다. 그러나 이들 정신지체인의 치과관리는 과거와 별다른 변화를 이루지 못한 것이 우리의 현실이다 이들에 관심을 갖고 치료하기 원하는 치과의사들도 아직 진단이나 치료방법에 이용이 제한되어있다 정신지체인 들에게도 정상화 개념을 도입해 보다 나은 건강관리 환경을 이루도록 시대가 바뀌어 가고 있다. 환자의 권리를 보장키 위해 수용시설 입소화. 물리적인 강제치료 등 기존의 일반적인 행위에서 탈피하여 이제는 행동조절의 차원에서 약물이용과 치과적용에 필요한 모든 지식의 습득이 필수적인 것으로 변화되고 있다.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.20 no.8
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• pp.431-440
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• 2019

This study was conducted to investigate changes in activities of daily living (ADLs) according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) after one year of physical and occupational therapy and to compare the responsiveness of ADL tools. A total of 48 children with spastic cerebral palsy participated in the study. The GMFCS, Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM), and Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) were measured. The results showed that the GMFCS was significantly correlated with the PEDI (p<0.05), while there was a significant difference in the change of ADLs measured by the PEDI, but not the WeeFIM. There was a significant difference in the changes in ADLs according to the GMFCS, and the change in ADLs in the high functional level group was significantly higher than in the low functional level group (p<0.05). After physical and occupational therapy, the degree of improvement of ADLs varied according to the GMFCS, but seemed to be improved in a clinically meaningfully way. The PEDI is sensitive to changes in ADLs, so it may be used widely in clinical practice.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.87-106
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• 2001

슬링 운동 치료(Sling Exercise Therapy)는 근골격계 질환 환자의 영구적인 치유를 목적으로 슬링을 이용한 능동적인 치료와 운동법을 체계화한 접근법이다. 이 개념은 10 여년 전부터 노르웨이의 물리치료사들을 중심으로 발전되어 왔으며, 현재 뇌졸중 환자와 신경학적 질환자 그리고 소아 환자와 건강 증진 프로그램에서도 이용되는 방법들이 개발되어지고 있다. 현재 정형물리치료 분야에 대한 세계적인 흐름은 전기치료 기구나 물리치료사의 손에 의해 수동적으로 이루어지는 치료 접근에서 점차 환자가 스스로 물리치료사에 의해 특별히 고안된 운동방법에 따라 능동적인 치료적 운동을 통해 손상 치료와 건강 관리를 하는 방향으로 발전되어지고 있으면 많은 치료 분야에서 이러한 접근법을 채택하고 있다. 슬링운동치료 개념은 이러한 능동적인 운동법을 주된 목적으로 이용하고 있다. 이 논문은 근골격계 질환의 치료를 중심으로 쓰여졌다. SET 개념에는 체계적인 진단과 치료의 요소들이 포함되어져 있다. 진단 체계에는 열린 사슬과 닫힌 사슬을 이용하여 단계적으로 부하를 가해 줌으로서 근육의 상태를 검사하는 방식을 가지고 있다. 치료적 체계를 구성하는 요소에는 근육의 안정화, 감각운동 훈련, 열린 사슬과 닫힌 사슬을 이용한 훈련법, 가동성있는 연부 조직의 역동적 훈련, 심폐 강화 훈련, 단체 훈련, 가정에서의 개별적 훈련과 추후 관리 그리고 운동 프로그램을 제공하기 위한 컴퓨터 소프트웨어가 포함되어 있다.

• Journal of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research
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• v.3 no.1
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• pp.69-74
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• 2003

Childhood obesity is harmful to health and growth. We had experienced a childhood obese patient. From Feb. 28. 2003 to July. 14. 2003. We applied Chegameuiyin-tang(體感意苡仁湯), electrolipolysis and VLCD(very low calorie diet), behavioral therapy, aerobic exercise, infra-red therapy, auricular acupuncture, and aqua-massage. Through this obesity treatment during 5 months, total weight loss was 12.2kg, reduction of percent body fat was 13.4% (from 38.5 to 25.1), her condition and hepatic index(AST, ALT) was improved.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.77-91
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• 2023

Background: Congenital muscular torticollis results in reduced head mobility, such as cervical rotation, due to the abnormal size and contraction of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Korea Pediatric integrative manual therapy and stretching are recommended to improve head rotation upper cervical spine mobility. Therefore, in this study, the effect of the new PIMT was investigated. Methods: The patient is a 3.5 month-old diagnosed with congenital muscular torticollis (CMT). Due to the limitation of head rotation and cervical spine rotation and flexion mobility, the child visited a rehabilitation center and after diagnosis, Pediatric integrative manual therapy (PIMT) treatment was performed five times a week for a total of 15 weeks. The child's head rotation and flexion limitation and plagiocephaly were evaluated. Results: In conclusion, this study shows that compared to other treatments, PIMT approach is a more effective treatment for improving head rotation and cervical limitation for range of motion in CMT infants. Conclusion: PIMT approach was effective in improving cervical rotation and Head lateral flexion mobility and plagiocephaly in CMT patients.

• Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science
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• v.5 no.4
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• pp.831-836
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• 1998

Object: We evaluated the efficacy of chest physical therapy in pediatric patients with pneumonia. Method: Retrospective study was performed in 89 pneumonia patients admitted to pediatric unit. The subjects were divided into two groups: control group; treatment group. Control group included 42 patients who didn't receive chest physical therapy. Treatment group included 47 patients who received chest physical therapy. The chest physcial therapy employed were postural drainage, chest percussion, deep breathing training and enhancement of coughings. The efficacy was evaluated by x-ray outcome before discharge. Results: There were no significant difference in age, sex, type of pneumonia, and symptom duration between two groups. However the duration of fever after admission, duration of antibiotic use and hospital stay were longer in treatment group. In treatment group, longer the day to initiate chest physical therapy, longer the hospital stay. The final outcome was not different between groups. Conclusion: The results suggest that the referred patients for chest physical therapy tends to be of severe cases. Nevertheless, the result that the outcome was not different in two groups means that the chest physical therapy could be used as a effective treatment method in pediatric patient with pneumonia.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.48 no.1
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• pp.50-63
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• 2021

Microcephalic osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism type II (MOPD II) is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder form of primordial dwarfism, caused by mutations in the pericentrin gene. The purpose of the study was to examine the clinical and radiological features, physicochemical properties and microstructures of the tooth affected with MOPD II. The mandibular 2nd molar was collected from the MOPD II patient. Micro-computerized tomography, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectrometry and Vickers microhardness analysis were performed on the MOPD II and the normal control. The morphology of the MOPD II tooth appeared to have malformed pulp and root and showed a small size. The mineral density measurement showed that the MOPD II tooth had similar scores in the enamel, but lower scores in the root 1/2 and apical dentin compared to the normal control. The microhardness values were smaller in the cusp enamel, root 1/2 dentin and apical dentin of the MOPD II compared to the normal control. In this study, the dental characteristics and the physicochemical properties of a tooth affected with MOPD II were analyzed to improve understanding of the oral manifestations of the disease and to assist in proper dental treatment by identifying precautions.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• v.48 no.6
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• pp.594-598
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• 2005

Purpose : Phimosis is the inability to retract the foreskin of the penis over the glans of the penis. Even though phimosis is not pathogenic, the presence of phimosis is known to increase the risk of urinary tract infection in infancy. The use of topical steroids has been advocated as a safe and economical alternative to surgical intervention. The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness of topical steroids for the treatment of phimosis in young boys. Methods : A total of 53 boys with phimosis were divided into two groups to distinguish between the efficacy of low-potency topical steroid(group 1, 27 cases) and of high-potency topical steroid (group 2, 26 cases). Results : The success rate increased in the process of time. After 6 weeks, the success rate was 21 cases in group 1 and 22 cases in group 2. There was no significant differences in treatment outcomes between the two groups. The age of the boys, the appearance of prepuce prior to treatment, and the presence of previous symptoms, including symptoms of UTI, and ballooning of the prepuce at micturation had no significant difference on treatment outcomes. Conclusion : Topical steroid was effective in treatment of phimosis in boys younger than 4 years old. Although treatment outcomes between low- and high-potency topical steroids were not significantly different, those treated with a high-potency steroid cream showed more fast improvement. Further studies are necessary to assess systemic side effects of steroid treatment, duration of treatment and prevention of genitourinary tract infection in male infants.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.31 no.3
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• pp.453-458
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• 2004

Mandibular fracture is less common in children than in adults. However, children are more susceptible to ankylosis and developmental disorders, and don't respond as well to intermaxillary fixation compared to adults. On the other hand, bone fracture is healed more quickly in children and complications are scarce. Mandibular fracture in children is usually treated successfully with acrylic splint therapy with or without the use of eyelet wires and intermaxillary fixation. Severe complications that include ankylosis and developmental disorders may occur. The frequency and severity of such complications can be mitigated with a shorter duration of intermaxillary fixation and good post-operative care. Encouraging mandibular physical therapy by increasing patient motivation may be necessary in such cases where the patient's response is poor and the duration of intermaxillary fixation increases; when the patient is unable to undergo physical therapy, or when intermaxillary fixation is not necessary with the patient showing only minor symptoms such as trismus. In this case report, a 6 year-old girl with bilateral condylar fracture was treated with elastic in both the upper and lower jaws to allow mandibular physical therapy using a Benoist's appliance, which allows opening, lateral, and protrusive retrusive movements of the mandible. A 7-month follow-up showed beneficial therapeutic effects such as increased mandibular movement and prevention of condylar ankylosis.