• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.11 no.11
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• pp.613-620
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• 2013

This study was conducted to measure and analyze the changes in paraspinal muscles of acute and chronic low back pain patients using MRI, and to provide clinical basic data for diagnosis and treatment for low back pain. For this purpose, 20 patients with acute low back pain frome August 2012 to January 2013 which occurred within 12 weeks, and 20 patients with chronic low back pain that progressed over 12 weeks, were chosen as subjects, and their MRI measurements were compared with one another. As a result, in relation to in the fatty degeneration ratio of the left spine and right spine, there were significant differences in erector spinae and multifidus(p<.001), and in relation to the Fat Infiltration ratio between all the groups, there were significant differences in psoas major, erector spinae and multifidus between the acute low back pain patient group and the chronic low back pain patient group(p<.001). In the post-hoc test, multifidus and erector spinae in the acute low back pain group and chronic low back pain group showed the highest Fat Infiltration ratio. The serious Fat Infiltration of multifidus and erector spinae in the chronic low back pain group led to weakened strength of muscles that stabilize the spine. In conclusion, it is considered that this study would present important data and basis in making acute and chronic low back pain patients pay more attention to multifidus and psoas major during rehabilitation exercise, and selecting a rehabilitation exercise program.

• Proceedings of the Korea Contents Association Conference
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• 2014.11a
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• pp.401-402
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• 2014

본 연구는 복식호흡을 병행한 척추 안정화 운동이 요통환자의 균형능력과 통증에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해 시행되었다. 20대 요통환자 18명을 대상으로 하였으며 실험군은 척추안정화 운동을 실시하는 동안 복식호흡을 함께 적용하였으며 대조군은 척추안정화 운동만을 시행하였다. 운동은 8주간 적용하였으며 운동 시작 전과 후에 오스웨스트리 요통장애지수 설문지를 사용하여 통증을 비교하고 BioRescue를 사용하여 신체중심이 이동한 길이와 면적을 측정하여 균형능력을 비교하였다. 실험결과, 두 그룹 모두 운동 후, 요통장애지수가 유의하게 감소하였으나 그룹간의 유의한 차이는 없었다. 신체중심이동면적 비교에서 실험군은 운동 후 유의한 감소가 있었으나 그룹간의 유의한 차이는 없었다. 신체중심이동길이의 비교에서 눈을 감은 상태에서 실험군은 유의한 차이가 있었으나 대조군은 유의한 차이가 없었으며 그룹간 비교에서도 유의한 차이가 있었다. 이러한 결과를 통해 요통환자에게 안정화운동과 복식호흡을 함께 병행하여 실시한다면 더욱 효과적일 것이라고 생각된다.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.289-297
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• 2020

The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of back pain and the variables related to back pain in physiotherapists. In order to investigate the variables related to the incidence of back pain, The results were as follows : 1. Physical therapists' low back pain occurrence possibility appeared by whole 55.0% by male 11.0% and female 44.0%. 2. A day by people's work environmental special quality with low back pain treat morbidity to 31~40 people 40.0%, office hours per week by 45~49 hours 49.1%, a day stand-up tome be less than 5~7 hours 36.4% and appeared the highest. 3. Case that respond "Do dissatisfaction" to profession which is physical therapists' special psychological quality examined by people's 67.0% which low back pain. 4. Cause of low back pain in special active quality to get low back pain is the highest by case 38.2% that respond is "Special cause does not know, it is because for a long time worked to physical-therapy, and the reason that play waist softness gymnastics examined the highest by case 45.4% that respond is "Because present low back pain serves to be or prevents flare-up." According to result of this research, we could Know physical therapists are professionally endanger of getting low back pain. Specially, we could say physical therapists' low back pain occurrence possibility is high because of their having an experience or regarding work environmental special quality such as a day treatment morbidity, office hours per week, stand-up time for a day. There, educational programs need to improve of work environment and prevent the recurrence of low back pain. In this research, we recognized various variables of physical therapists' low back pain occurrence possibility are related to direct causal connection of low back pain occurrence, but we think continuous research should be tired forward in reply.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.11 no.10
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• pp.3846-3852
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• 2010

Low back pain is commonly experienced by both adolescents and adults. The aim of this study is to research the prevalence of the Oswestry disability index(ODI) in their 20s of college students. The data was collected from the ODI questionnaire on functional disability measures for college students(males: 233, females: 407). Statistical analysis was carried out with SPSS 12.0 program, which was used for descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis. The results were : Firstly, 'sitting' item was showed 'the highest score' and 'the lowest score' was 'personal care' in ODI items. Secondly, there was statistically significant between female(6.13) and male(4.62) on ODI but not ODI grade(p<0.01). Thirdly, there was a statistically significant relationship between ODI grade and each ODI items(p<0.01). These results have specific meaning as future clinical and epidemiological studies.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.14 no.9
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• pp.4402-4411
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• 2013

The aim of this study was to identify the effects of chiropractic treatment using Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) on low back pain (LBP) and physical functions in patients with chronic LBP. Forty-five women with chronic LBP were randomly assigned to the Diversified Technique (DT), SOT or DT+SOT group and received chiropractic treatment two times a week for 8 weeks. LBP was measured using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) at baseline and after 4 and 8 weeks of treatment. Physical functions were evaluated using lumbar strength, flexibility, and body symmetries. After 4 and 8 weeks, VAS, ODI, and RMDQ were significantly decreased in all 3 groups (all p<.001). Lumbar strength, flexibility, and shoulder and pelvic balances were significantly improved in all 3 groups (all p<.05). In conclusion, our results suggest that SOT and DT both may be effective for reducing LBP and improving physical functions.

• Journal of Industrial Convergence
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• v.21 no.10
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• pp.103-110
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• 2023

This study is a descriptive comparative study to identify personal characteristics and nursing work characteristics according to the presence or absence of back pain of nurses in intensive care units in general hospitals and to explore major factors that affect back pain induction. A survey was conducted on nurses in the intensive care unit of a general hospital located in D City, and a total of 100 copies were used for analysis. For data analysis, descriptive statistics, chi-square test, Fisher accurate test, and logistic regression analysis were performed using IBM SPSS 24.0. The study found that 69% of intensive care unit nurses had back pain, 65.2% of which experienced back pain for more than three months in the past year, and 84.1% had back pain after working in the intensive care unit. In the back pain intensity score measured by NRS, 49% answered that they experienced 4 or more points. As factors related to back pain, gender (p=.03) were significant variables in personal characteristics, in the characteristics of nursing work, the number of patient assistance (p=.03) and the number of patient exchanges (p=.01), heavy lifting (p=.04), satisfaction with the condition of the shoes (p=<.001) was found to be a significant variable affecting back pain induction. It is considered that hospital organization and national policies are needed to prevent and manage low back pain in intensive care unit nurses.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
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• v.6 no.1
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• pp.35-49
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• 2000

허리 근육손상은 기대치 못한 상황에서 신체의 적절한 반응이 지연될 경우 근육 염좌와 같은 상해나 요통으로 연결된다. 이 연구는 척추 안정 운동 후 척추의 유연성과 척추 근육의 반응 속도를 만성 요통 환자와 정상인을 대상으로 비교 연구 하였다. 만성 요통 환자 군은 척추 안정 운동을 4주간 20회 시행하였으며 이와 비슷한 특성을 가진 대조군을 비교하였다. 신체 유연성은 환자가 앉은 자세에서 척추를 축으로 신체의 회전 정도를 측정하였다. 척추 반응 속도 측정은 환자가 선 자세에서 두 손으로 판을 들고있는 동안 정구공이 1.8 m (6.4 N)에서 낙하시 좌, 우측 척추 근육의 반응 속도를 Wavelet 분석으로 측정하였다. 연구 결과 척추 안정 운동을 행한 만성 요통 환자군의 신체 유연성과 척추 근육 반응 속도가 통계적으로 유의하게 증가하였다. 척추 유연성은 만성 요통 환자 군에서 131.0cm에서 척추안정 운동후 144.1cm으로 증가하였다 (p<0.05). 척추 근육 반응 속도는 척추 안정 운동을 행한 만성 요통 환자 군에서 90.00msec에서 68.55msec로 (p<0.05), 정상 군에서는 86.28msec에서 75.64msec로 (p>0.05) 단축되었다. 척추 안정 운동은 근, 신경 조직의 반응속도를 증가시키며 특히 만성 요통 환자에서 척추의 안정성을 회복시킨다. 특히 척추의 안정성 증가는 기대치 못한 상황에서 선체의 적절한 반응의 속도를 회복시키며 결과적으로 허리 손상을 예방 할 수 있다. 물리치료학에서 근 골격 신경계의 반응 속도측정을 위한 연구로 Wavelet 분석과 같은 첨단장비를 통한 운동 치료의 질에 관한 연구의 도입이 필요하다. 또한 구체적인 치료적 운동결과의 측정을 통해 물리 치료의 효과성과 효율성을 높이기 위한 생체 의학적 연구가 요망된다.

• Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.43-50
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships between self efficacy and health behavior of elderly woman with chronic low back pain. Methods: A descriptive correlational design was used and the participants were 130 eldery women patients with chronic low back pain from one general hospital in 2012. The structured questionnaire included Perceived Self Efficacy Scale, Health Behavior Assessment tool of the Korean Elders. Data analysis included t-test, ANOVA and Pearson's correlation. Results: The mean scores were $67.34{\pm}18.32$ for self efficacy, $99.70{\pm}14.46$ for health behavior. There were significant correlations between self efficacy and health behavior(r=.80). Conclusion: The findings suggest that elderly woman with chronic low back pain need nursing interventions to improve health behaviors by promoting self efficacy.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• v.3 no.1
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• pp.109-121
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• 1991

To investigate the period prevalence rate and therapeutic practic for low back pain (LBP) in the adult population of rural area, a personal interview was conducted for 2.024 persons or 20-59 years old in Seohu Myon, Andong County, Kyungpook Province between 1st and 20th of April, 1991. The period prevalence rate (l February 1990-31 January 1991) of LBP for 1,106 adults who were interviewed was $47.9\%$. The age adjusted period prevalence rate for males was $43.7\%$ and that for females was $52.3\%$ and the difference was statistically significant (p<0.005). Clinical course of th LBP was acute in $14.1\%$ of males and $9.0\%$ of females, recurrent in $57.0\%$ and $55.2\%$, and chronic in $28.9\%$ and $35.8\%$, respectively. Common causes of the LBP were insidious on set with aging without known cause$(48.1\%)$, heavy work $(15.1\%)$, and trauma $(11.3\%)$. Due to LBP $12.5\%$ of the patients were not able to stand or walk for more than an hour and $2.5\%$ were bed-ridden or unable to carry out daily routine. To have the LBP diagnosed $10.2\%$ of the patients utilized a oriental medical clinic or hospital, $31.3\%$ visited a clinic or hospital, and $56.6\%$ hat not utilized any medical facility. Main reason for not having the LBP diagnosed was that the LBP was tolerable. The most popular therapeutic method that the LBP patients chose at the first was drug and physical therapy. Herb medicine was most commonly used when the first therapeutic method was not effective and the acupuncture was the most popular choice of therapy when the second therapeutic method failed. Folk medicine was utilized in $15.5\%$ of the LBP patients and it included 36 regimens such as tincture of motherwort (Leonurus sibiricus), boiled chicken with liquor, etc. It was revealed by this survey that the LBP is a serious health problem in the rural area and many of the LBP patients do not utilize a clinic or hospital but take non-scientific folk remedy. To prevent the economic waste and side effects of the folk remedy, public health education is needed for tile rational therapy of LBP.

• The Safety technology
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• no.17
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• pp.6-16
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• 1999

우리 직장에서는 기술혁신에 의해 중량물을 드는 작업은 감소한 반면, 컴퓨터 도입 및 자동화에 의한 작업형태의 변화로 VDT작업과 감시작업이 증가되고 있어 이로 인한 요통을 호소하는 직장인이 많다. 본지에서는 일본의 직장에서의 요통대책에 대한 연구보고서와 개선사례를 소개하고자 한다.