• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.51-59
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• 2019

Background: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) causes morphological changes in muscles, reduces muscle strength, endurance and flexibility, negatively affects lumbar stability, and limits functional activity. Plank exercise strengthens core muscles, activates abdominal muscles, and improves intra-abdominal pressure to stabilize the trunk in patients with CLBP. Objects: We investigated the effect of plank exercise on abdominal muscle thickness and disability in patients with CLBP. Methods: We classified 33 subjects into 2 groups: An experimental (n1=17) and a control group (n2=16). Patients in the experimental group participated in plank exercise and those in the control group participated in stretching exercise. Patients in both groups attended 20-minute exercise sessions thrice a week for 4 weeks. Abdominal muscle thickness in each subject was evaluated ultrasonographically, and disabilities were assessed using the Oswestry disability index (ODI). Results: Four weeks later, abdominal muscle thickness showed a significant increase over baseline values in both groups (p<.05). Patients in the experimental group reported a more significant increase in the thickness of the external oblique muscle than that in the control group (p<.05). ODI scores in the experimental group were significantly lower after intervention than before intervention (p<.05). Conclusion: Plank exercise increases the thickness of the external oblique muscle and reduces disability secondary to mild CLBP. Therefore, plank exercise is needed to improve lumbar stability and functional activity in patients with mild CLBP.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2021

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of single limb stance exercise according to the support surface on dynamic balance ability and abdominal muscle thickness. Methods : We recruited 28 healthy subjects in this study. Subjects were assigned to 2 groups by matching method. The control group was 5 males and 9 females, and single limb stance exercise was performed on the stable support surface. The experimental group consisted of 6 males and 8 females, and trained to stand on the unstable support. During the single limb stance exercise, the dominant foot was set as the foot that appeared numerically through the exercise of the dynamic balance meter (Biorescue). Single limb stance exercise along the supporting surface was maintained for 15 seconds and then rested for 15 seconds. It was repeated 5 times. Particularly, the balance exercise on the unstable support surface was sufficiently practiced. Independent t test was performed for comparison between groups. Paired t test was performed to compare before and after each group. Results : There was no difference between the control group and the experimental group in the comparison of dynamic balance ability (p>.05). However, there were significant differences before and after exercise in both the control and experimental groups (p<.05). Similarly, in the comparison of abdominal muscle thickness, there was a significant difference within each group, especially internal oblique and transverse abdominis (p<.05), and no difference between groups (p>.05). Conclusion : Based on these results, although there was no difference between the groups, in the experimental group, numerical increase in dynamic balance ability and abdominal muscle thickness was confirmed. Therefore, single limb stance exercise on the unstable support surfaces activates core muscles and has a positive effect on dynamic balancing ability.

• 산업과 과학
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.16-24
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• 2023

목적:본 연구는 복부 할로잉 운동과 복부 브레이싱 운동을 통해 동적 균형에 미치는 즉각적 효과를 알아 보고자 실시하였다. 방법: 성인 남녀 학생 90명을 대상으로 하였고, Y-균형검사와 기능적 팔 뻗기 검사를 이용하여 측정하였다. 결과: 그룹 간의 동적 균형 검사에서, 특히 복부 할로잉 운동을 실시한 그룹과 대조군 사이에 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. 결론: 대표적인 척추안정화 운동 복부 할로잉 운동과 복부 브레이싱 운동 모두 동적균형의 증가에 있어 유의미하지만, 즉각적 효과라는 측면에서 어떠한 방법이 더 효과적이라고 제시하는 것은 어렵다.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.290-300
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• 2023

본 연구는 노인들의 낙상 위험 기전을 이해하고 필라테스 재활 운동 원리가 노인들의 균형 능력과 자세 안정화에 긍정적 효과를 기대할 수 있는지 선행 연구 자료를 고찰하였고, 재활 필라테스 운동의 낙상 예방 효과에 대한 문헌적 기초자료를 제시하는데 연구의 목적이 있다. 이에 다음과 같은 결론을 제시하고자 한다. 첫째, 재활 필라테스 운동은 척추와 골반의 안정화를 위한 신체 중심부의 강화 운동이 가능하고, 신경근을 촉진시켜 균형과 관절 안정화에 효과가 있다. 둘째, 노화에 따른 고유수용기 감각 저하와 근골격계 퇴행 질환은 균형 능력 상실과 자세 유지의 불안정성을 높여 운동 기능 수행의 어려움과 보행 장애로 낙상 손상 위험을 높이게 된다. 셋째, 재활 필라테스 운동은 노인들의 코어 근력 향상으로 균형과 반응시간 운동 기능 향상을 기대할 수 있으며, 낙상 예방에 관여되는 신체 불균형 개선과 움직임 안정성에 긍정적 영향을 미쳐 낙상 위험률 감소에 기여할 가능성을 제시할 수 있다. 결론적으로 재활 필라테스가 노인운동 프로그램으로서 신체의 근력 향상, 균형 감각 향상, 코어의 안정화 효과를 나타내 근골격계 퇴행에 따른 낙상 손상의 위험 요인을 감소시키고, 노인성 만성질환에 따른 심각한 활동 장애를 예방할 수 있음을 고찰하였다.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.51-55
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• 2020

Background: A typical plank exercise (PE) strengthens the core muscles, stabilizes the spinal column, and provides stability around the pelvis and trunk when the trunk is aligned. However, because PE require that the hip joint be kept straight, they can activate the hamstring (HAM). Excessive HAM activation can induce tightness, which may cause low back pain. Therefore, it is necessary to explore PE methods that can minimize HAM activity while maximizing core muscle activity. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: This study included 30 healthy adults as subjects. We measured the activity of the HAM and the erector spinae (ES), rectus abdominis (RA), and external oblique (EO) muscles using surface electromyography during three PEs (typical PE, PE with balance pad, and PE with sling). Results: The RA, EO, and ES showed the highest muscular activity during PE with balance pad and the lowest during PE with sling; however, the differences were not significant. The HAM showed lower activity during PE with sling than during the other two PEs; however, these differences were also not significant. Conclusion: Although HAM activation was not significantly difference among PE positions, we should recognize altering activation of core and hamstring muscle according to PE postures.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.115-123
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• 2014

Objective : The objective of this study is to develop a Qigong exercise program to reinforce musculoskeletal system of seniors appropriate for physical strength and conditions of seniors aged 65 years or above based on health Qigong exercise of oriental medicine. Method : Qigong exercise motions that can improve strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance of seniors were developed by primarily performing literature review of Qigong experts on the fields like oriental medicine, Qigong exercise, physical education and health science and secondarily using motion training for increased validity of motions. Results : The Qigong exercise program for musculoskeletal system of seniors was designed with 12 motions repeated 8 times and 20 minutes per session, including shoulder exercises (alternate turning of left and right shoulders, turning both arms back and forth, holding and lifting elbow to put it aside), waist exercises (wrapping the head with hands to bow, twisting waist while looking at the tip of hand, large spinning of ball, putting hands together to pull back), and knee exercises (going up a down while lifting a rock, balancing the body while lifting a knee, lifting and spreading knees while drawing circle with arms, raising both arms to the side while lifting heels, breathing). Conclusion : Once the effects of Qigong exercise for musculoskeletal system of seniors developed in this study are tested, the program is expected to contribute to development of Qigong exercise, a core part of oriental medicine health improvement project.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.256-262
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• 2015

Background: Heart attack is the most common cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service. Daily aspirin therapy is a preventative measure used to reduce the morbidity of heart attacks but may decrease the ability to dissipate heat by reducing skin blood flow. Methods: In this double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study, firefighters were randomized to receive 14 days of therapy (81-mg aspirin or placebo) before performing treadmill exercise in thermal-protective clothing in a hot room [$38.8{\pm}2.1^{\circ}C$, $24.9{\pm}9.1%$ relative humidity (RH)]. Three weeks without therapy was provided before crossing to the other arm. Firefighters completed a baseline skin blood-flow assessment via laser Doppler flowmetry; skin was heated to $44^{\circ}C$ to achieve maximal cutaneous vasodilation. Skin blood flow was measured before and after exercise in a hot room, and at 0 minutes, 10 minutes, 20 minutes, and 30 minutes of recovery under temperature conditions ($25.3{\pm}1.2^{\circ}C$, $40.3{\pm}13.7%\;RH$). Platelet clotting time was assessed before drug administration, and before and after exercise. Results: Fifteen firefighters completed the study. Aspirin increased clotting time before and after exercise compared with placebo (p = 0.003). There were no differences in absolute skin blood flow between groups (p = 0.35). Following exercise, cutaneous vascular conductance (CVC) was $85{\pm}42%$ of maximum in the aspirin and $76{\pm}37%$ in the placebo groups. The percentage of maximal CVC did not differ by treatment before or after recovery. Neither maximal core body temperature nor heart rate responses to exercise differed between trials. Conclusion: There were no differences in skin blood flow during uncompensable heat stress following exercise after aspirin or placebo therapy.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.238-245
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• 2017

This retrospective observational study was aimed to evaluate that Daoyin Exercise therapy improves the symptoms related to lumbar disc herniation. We analyzed the medical records of 7 patients, who satisfied with inclusion and exclusion criteria. The subjects of the study were the patients who were prescribed Daoyin Exercise Therapy and Korean medical treatments for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation at Dunsan Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University from July 25th, 2016 to March 31th, 2017. The effects of Daoyin Exercise Therapy was evaluated by comparing before and after taking Daoyin Exercise Therapy through 0-10 Numeric Rating Scale(NRS), Roland & Morris Disability Questionnaire(RMDQ), Trunk Extension Flexion(TEF) Program, EuroQol five Demension Questionnaire(EQ-5D, EQVAS) of the symptoms including lower back pain. The Daoyin Exercise Therapy combined with Korean medicine treatment reduced NRS($3.357{\pm}3.038$) and RMDQ($9.50{\pm}6.364$), and improved Muscle endurance($44.429{\pm}45.136$), EQ-5D($0.09{\pm}0.12$) and EQVAS($6.571{\pm}19.260$) of the 7 patients without side effects. These results implied that Daoyin Exercise Therapy might helps to improve symptoms of patients with lumbar disc herniation by reducing the symptoms of lower back pain and improving muscle endurance, quality of life, strength enhancement and core muscles.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.342-347
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• 2023

본 연구의 목적은 무중력 운동기구를 활용한 하이플랭크 운동 동작 차이에 따른 상완, 체간 및 코어근육의 근활성도를 비교하는 것이었다. 본 연구의 대상자는 20대 남성 6명을 대상으로 진행하였고(연령, 23.00±0.73 세; 신장, 172.95±2.05 cm; 체중, 66.83±2.75 kg; 신체질량지수, 22.33±0.72 kg/m²), 4가지(HP, HPAW, HPSB 및 HPWT)의 하이플랭크 동작을 수행하였으며, 근활성도 분석을 위하여 구체적인 표면전극의 부착 부위는 신체 근육의 우측 삼각근, 상완삼두근, 광배근 및 외복사근으로 설정하였다. 본 실험 결과, 삼각근, 상완삼두근, 광배근 및 외복사근의 근활성도는 HPSB 동작 시 가장 높게 나타났다(p=.000). 따라서 본 연구의 결과는 추후 무중력 운동기구를 활용한 하이플랭크 동작 시 효과적인 운동 프로그램의 기초자료가 될 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제10권9호
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• pp.2509-2515
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• 2009

본 연구는 만성 뇌졸중 환자를 대상으로 체간 안정화운동을 실시하여 동적 균형능력의 변화를 알아보고자 하였다. 연구의 대상자는 만성 뇌졸중 환자 38명으로 무작위로 두 그룹으로 나누어 체간 안정화운동(n=20)과 기존의 일반적 균형운동(n=18)을 주 3회씩 7주간 시행하였다. 운동의 시작 전과 후에 동적 균형능력을 측정하여 운동의 효과를 알아보았고 전과 후의 변화량을 가지고 운동방법간의 차이를 비교하였다. 연구 결과 체간 안정화운동으로 뇌졸중 환자의 동적 균형능력(BBS, TUG)이 유의하게 증가하였다(p<.001). 두 그룹간의 치료 전 후차 변화량을 비교한 결과, BBS 측정에서 체간 안정화운동이 일반적 균형운동보다 효과적인 것으로 나타났다(p<.05). 이와 같은 결과를 바탕으로 앞으로 만성 뇌졸중 환자의 재활 훈련 방법으로 체간의 안정화운동이 유용하게 적용될 것으로 기대되고 임상적 적용에서도 누운 자세에서 시행하는 체간 안정화운동이 뇌졸중 급성기 이후의 조기 적용에도 활용할 수 있는 효과적인 방법이라고 생각된다.