• Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.57-60
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• 2004

The sixty two-year-old woman was admitted with facial diplegia and ataxic gait. Neurological examination revealed areflexia and sensory ataxia with decreased sensation of position and vibration in both lower extremities. Electrophysiologic study suggest motor dominant demyelinating polyneuropathy and bilateral facial neuropathy. CSF study revealed no cells and increased proteins. After intravenous immunoglobulin therapy, sensory ataxia and electrophysiological study had markedly improved for 3 months.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.645-654
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• 2010

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in the gross motor function, self-esteem and social ability of children with cerebral palsy from group exercise program for physical and emotional interaction. Methods : Five cerebral palsy children who live in U city were recruited this study. Exercise sessions were held for 1 hour per session, once per week, for 12 consecutive weeks. At pre-treatment and post-treatment, subject were tested gross motor function measure, self-esteem and social ability. Results : After 12 weeks of paticipation in the group exercise program for physical and emotional interaction, there were improvements for gross motor function measure, self-esteem and social ability. Conclusion : Group exercise program for physical and emotional interaction can improve gross motor function, self-esteem and social ability.

• Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.17-19
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• 2005

Polyneuropathy that is associated with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) similar to chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) has been reported before, whereas a connection to acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP) has not been. A 52 year-old man was presented with ascending paralysis beginning 1 day ago. Neurological examinations showed facial diplegia and decreased motor power and deep tendon reflexes in all extremities. On electrophysiologic study, sensorimotor polyneuropathy was observed. Protein-and immunoelectrophoresis revealed IgA $\lambda$ monoclonal gammopathy. High dose steroid therapy was given and the symptoms improved slightly.

• 대한감각통합치료학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.46-65
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• 2017

목적 : 본 연구는 경직형 양마비 아동에게 과제지향훈련을 시행할 때 무게조끼 적용이 대동작 수행력과 균형 능력에 미치는 영향을 알아보며 뇌성마비 아동을 치료하기 위한 중재방법으로 임상적으로 유용한지 제안하고자 시도되었다. 연구방법 : 연구 대상자를 단순 무작위 표본추출법으로 실험군(남자 : 9명, 여자 : 8명, 평균연령 : 8.12세)과 위약군(남자 : 9명, 여자 : 8명, 평균연령 : 7.53세) 각각 18명씩 배분한 후 두 중재군 모두에게 1회 40분, 주 2회 과제지향훈련을 12주 동안 실시하였다. 실험군은 무게저항을 제공하는 무게조끼를 착용하고, 위약군은 무게저항 없이 무게조끼만 착용하였다. 두 중재군 모두에게 닫힌 운동사슬과 다관절의 기능적인 움직임 패턴을 촉진하는 과제지향훈련을 각각 8~10회 실시하며 과제 사이에 약 3분간 휴식 하였다. 두 중재군의 대동작 수행력, 균형 능력에 대한 사전검사는 중재 전에 측정하였고, 사후검사는 중재 6주후와 12주후 총 2회 시행하였으며 마지막으로 추적검사는 실험종료 12주후에 실시한 후 두 중재군 사이의 시간경과에 따른 변화량을 분석하였다. 결과 : 대동작 수행평가는 중재 6주후와 12주후에는 실험군이 위약군보다 평균 점수가 더 증가하였으며 유의한 차이가 나타났다(p<.05). 아동용 균형척도는 중재 6주후와 12주후에는 실험군이 위약군보다 평균 점수가 더 증가하였으며 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<.05). 결론 : 그러므로 닫힌 운동사슬과 다관절의 기능적인 움직임을 촉진시키는 과제지향훈련 시 무게조끼 적용은 경직형 양마비 아동의 대동작 수행력과 균형 능력을 향상시키는 유용한 중재 방법으로 고려될 수 있다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.804-810
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• 2013

본 연구는 트레드밀을 이용한 운동학습 훈련이 경직성 뇌성마비 아동의 운동기능과 균형능력에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 대동작기능분류체계(GMFCS) 제 III, IV 단계의 경직성 뇌성마비 아동 16명을 대상으로 운동학습훈련군과 대조군으로 각각 무작위로 8명씩 분류하여, 대조군은 주 4회 근력강화운동을 30분/1회 적용하였고, 운동학습훈련군은 근력강화운동과 트레드밀을 이용한 운동학습훈련을 주 4회 15분/1회 적용하였다. 뇌성마비 아동의 운동기능은 대동작기능평가를 이용하여 측정하였고, 균형능력은 good balance system(Meitur Ltd., Finland)의 전산화 측정장비를 이용하여 측정하였다. 적용방법에 따른 운동학습훈련군과 대조군의 전 후 유의성 검증은 Wilcox Signed Rank Test와 Mann-Whitney U test를 실시하였다. 그 결과, 운동학습훈련군은 훈련 적용 후 운동기능과 균형이 유의하게 항상되었고(p<.05), 대조군에 비해 운동학습훈련군에서 훈련 적용 후 운동기능과 균형이 유의하게 향상되었다(p<.05). 트레드밀을 이용한 운동학습훈련은 경직성 뇌성마비아동의 운동기능과 균형능력을 향상시키는데 도움을 주고, 소아치료 중재방법으로 유용하게 사용될 수 있음을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.16-25
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• 2011

This study aimed to evaluate factors related to the ability of ambulatory patients with cerebral palsy (CP) to walk over vertical and horizontal obstacles. Twenty patients with spastic CP who were able to walk independently for at least 10 m with or without walking devices were recruited for the study. Participants were required to walk over small obstacles (1, 4, and 8 cm in height or width; total of 6 conditions). A 'fail' was recorded when either the lower limbs or the walking device contacted the obstacle. Linear regression analyses were used to determine the effects of age, sex, walking devices, eyeglasses, subtype (hemiplegia or diplegia), ankle foot orthoses, functional level, and score of body mass index on the ability of obstacle crossing. Fifteen participants (75%) failed to adequately clear the foot or walking device over obstacles in at least 1 condition. The chance of failure in crossing vertical obstacle was affected by the use of ankle foot orthoses, eyeglasses, gender, and CP subtype (p<.05). The failure rate crossing horizontal obstacle was affected by CP subtype. These findings suggest that rehabilitation procedures should (1) consider the clinical characteristics of patients in order to prepare them to be more independent while performing daily activities, and (2) incorporate environmental conditions that patients encounter at home and in the community.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.62-68
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• 2010

The purposes of this study were to examine inter-rater reliability of the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) by children's age and to identify the correlation between the MACS and the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Twenty-six children with CP older than two years participated. Children with CP were classified according to the MACS and the GMFCS by two physical therapists. Inter-rater reliability was analyzed using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICCs). The results showed that the reliability of the MACS for children aged 2~3 years was .88 and for children aged above 4 years was .98 (p<.05). Children with quadriplegia had a higher level of MACS than children with spastic hemiplegia and diplegia. A moderate relationship between the MACS and the GMFCS was found in all children (rater 1, r=.631; rater 2, r=.438). The MACS will be used for classification of children with CP according to the manual abilities. Thus, it offers a reliable method for communicating between therapists about the manual ability of children with CP who are older than 2 years.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.398-404
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• 2012

Purpose: This is designed to study the effect of weight-support walking training through motor learning on motor functions of children with cerebral palsy, in particular their activity of daily living and balance. Methods: Thirteen children with spastic cerebral palsy, at gross motor function classification system (GMFCS) levels III~IV, underwent treadmill walking training. It used principles of weight support, 4 times a week for 7 weeks, 10 minutes at a time, before and after neurodevelopmental physical therapy. Everyday functions were measured using Functional Independence Measure for Children (Wee-FIM). The ability to keep their balance was measured using electronic measuring equipment from good balance system and the assessment was made before and after the experiment. Results: There were significant differences (p<0.05) between pre and post experiment levels of functional independence in everyday life, in self-care activities, mobility, locomotion and social cognition. With regard to changes in standing balance, there were significant differences before and after the experiment (p<0.05) in GMFCS level III. There was a reduction in the agitation velocity in the x- and y-axes which measures the left-to-right shaking; in GMFCS level IV, velocity moment was reduced. Conclusion: Walking training using a treadmill can help improve the everyday activity and balance in children with spastic cerebral palsy. It can also be served as a useful purpose as a method of intervention in pediatric care.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.15-22
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• 2019

Background: The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of the functions of GMFM and ICF-CY on the activities and participation of ICF-CY sub-items. Design: Cross-sectional study. Method: This study compared and analyzed 95 children with cerebral palsy [type of CP: spasticity 86 (90.5%), hypotonia 4 (4.2%), mixed 5 (5.3%); type of palsy: quadriplegia 13 (13.7%), diplegia 71 (74.7%), hemiplegia 11 (11.6%)] using sub-items of functions, activities and participation from GMFM and ICF-CY. Result: The results show that the activities and participation of ICF-CY (9 sub-items) have significant effect on the functions of GMFM and ICF-CY (8 sub-items) (p<0.05). Conclusion: It is intended to provide data to establish practical therapeutic goals and interventions for functions, activities and participation, which are sub-categories of ICF-CY in cerebral palsy.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.97-105
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• 2001

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of functional strengthening exercise on static and dynamic standing balance in a child with cerebral palsy. The subject was a 7 year old boy with diplegia whose Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) score was 80% along with G1 of the lower extremities in Modified Ashworth Scale. The subject was ambulatory with some degree of limitation and demonstrated muscle weakness and strength asymmetry in the lower extremities. A changing criterion design for a single-subject research was used for this study. The functional strengthening exercise consisted of lower extremity ergometer exercise and knee exercise with grading movement in standing position, each for 20 minutes, which lasted 18 sessions for 6 weeks. A knee extensor strength test on both extremities and standing balance test were conducted after each functional strengthening exercise. Two types of standing balance were tested: one leg stance test and functional reach test. One leg stance test was to evaluate static standing balance, and functional reach test was to evaluate dynamic standing balance. The results showed that the functional strengthening exercise had some positive effects on improvement of both static and dynamic standing balance, and there was a positive correlation between the knee strength and standing balance.