• PNF and Movement
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.107-116
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• 2020

Purpose: To investigate the effects of electromyography (EMG) biofeedback on the muscle activity of the trapezius, shoulder pain, function, and range of motion (ROM) in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome (SAIS). Methods: Sixteen patients (9 males and 7 females) with SAIS participated voluntarily. The main outcome measures were muscle activity of the trapezius, shoulder pain (VAS), ROM, and the shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI). Exercises with EMG biofeedback consisted of shoulder flexion in a standing position, shoulder external rotation in a side-lying position, and shoulder horizontal abduction in a prone position. Post measurements were taken immediately after EMG biofeedback training. Results: Middle and lower trapezius activity, as well as ROM, was significantly increased by exercise with EMG biofeedback (p<0.05). In addition, VAS and SPADI scores significantly decreased post-EMG biofeedback training (p<0.05). Conclusion: EMG biofeedback intervention is an effective exercise for SAIS patients to restore activity of the middle and lower trapezius and to improve pain, shoulder function, and ROM.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.159-164
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• 2017

본 연구의 목적은 근전도 바이오피드백을 적용한 어깨뼈 동적 안정화운동이 위등세모근, 큰가슴근 및 앞톱니근 활성도에 어떠한 영향을 주는지 알아보고자 하는 것이었다. 건강한 성인 남성 15명이 연구에 자발적으로 참여하였다. 수집된 자료의 분석은 대응표본 t-검정 방법을 사용하였다. 연구 결과, 근전도 바이오피드백 적용 시 위등세모근과 큰가슴근의 활성도가 유의하게 감소하였고(p<0.01), 앞톱니근의 활성도는 유의하게 증가하였다(p<0.01). 이를 통해 근전도 바이오피드백을 적용한 어깨뼈 동적 안정화 운동이 선택적으로 앞톱니근의 활성도를 증가시킬 수 있음을 알 수 있었다. 본 연구는 어깨뼈 동적 안정화 운동에 근전도 바이오피드백을 적용한 첫 연구라는 점에서 의미가 있다고 여겨진다.

• 대한임상전기생리학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.31-42
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• 2008

This study performed in order to investigate the effect of isometric resistance exercise for vastus medialis oblique muscle with EMG(electromyography) biofeedback training which are applied to the patello-femoral joint of patients with osteoarthritis on the improve of function. The subjects had no neuromuscular disorders, and they were elder patients with osteoarthritis, 20 women. And the experiment was performed in control group, taping with EMG biofeedback training group respectively, and the measurement was carried out before and after the treatment and 4 weeks after the treatment. Motor unit action potential analysis with surface electromyography showed a significant change in RMS(root mean square) amplitude and MDF(median frequency) in vastus medialis oblique muscle(p<0.05). VMO/VL(vastus medialis oblique/vastus lateralis oblique) MDF ratio showed a significant change between groups(p<0.05). Taping with EMG biofeedback training applied to patello-femoral joint of osteoarthritis patients appeared to be effective for muscle function improvement. However, increase of muscular force in vastus medialis oblique muscle appears to have a positive effect on improve of function along with correction effect on patella malalignment. In conclusion, in case of osteoarthritis patients with loss of patello-femoral joint function, it appears to be effective to practice isometric resistance exercise of vastus medialis oblique muscle selective with taping.

• Perspectives in Nursing Science
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.107-114
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to observe the effects of biofeedback training on the perceived stress, stress response, and academic resilience of nursing students. Methods: The research used a randomly assigned control group pretest-posttest design. The study participants were 34 senior students from the College of Nursing of S University. The study was conducted from March to April 2012. The biofeedback training conducted in this study consisted of eight sessions, each divided into two stages: 15 minutes each for breathing biofeedback training and electromyography (EMG) biofeedback training. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 19.0. Results: We found statistically significant decreases in perceived stress and EMG levels and an increase in academic resilience in the experimental group. Conclusion: The results showed that the biofeedback training for the nursing students was extremely effective in reducing their levels of perceived stress and EMG while increasing academic resilience. To clarify the effects of biofeedback training on the biological stress response, participants with a higher level of stress response should be recruited in future studies.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.38-45
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• 1999

목 적 : 본 연구에서는 바이오피이드백 치료를 받은 환자군을 대상으로 바이오피드백 치료시 측정 변수인 피부긴장도(EDR)와 근 긴장도(EMG)가 장기적 및 단기적 치료 집단 간에서 보이는 특징을 관찰 하고자 하였다. 또한 바이오피드백 치료 중 지속적인 치료 효과를 발휘하기 위해서 치료를 지속 해야할 최소한의 횟수를 평가하고자 하였으며, 바이오피드백 치료로 환자군의 불안증상에 변화가 있는지와 초기 치료시 신체변인의 변화로 장기치료에 대한 예후를 살펴보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 피험자는 바이오피드백 치료를 한 남녀 130명 중 자의적으로 4회 이상의 치료를 진행한 37명을 대상으로 하였고, 바이오피드백 치료방법 순서에 따라 중압감(heaviness) 훈련을 마친 5회이하 치료군과 온화감(warmth)훈련을 마친 $6{\sim}9$회 치료군, 10회 이상 치료군으로 구분하였다. 치료방법은 Basmajian등이 제시한 자율훈련(autogenic training)프로그램에 기초한 12회 바이오피이드백 치료 지침서를 기준으로 하였다. 각 치료 횟수마다 기본 준비시간과 본 치료시간을 구분하여 피부긴장도와 근긴장도를 측정하였고 치료 횟수마다 평균값과 최고-최저 차이 값을 구했다. 또 10회 이상 환자군중에서 바이오피이드백 치료에 따른 불안 증상의 호전 정도를 불안척도(Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale)와 자가이완설문지(Self-Relaxation Inventory)로 측정하였다. 결 과 : 1) 첫치료 시간동안의 EDR, EMG변화를 관찰한 결과 mEDR이 장기치료를 한 집단에서 통계적으로 유의하게 높은 결과를 보여주었다. 2) 초기 4회 동안 세 집단의 mEDR, mEMG와 deltaEDR, deltaEMG를 비교한 결과 통계적으로 유의하지 않았으며, 이를 통해서 장기치료를 할 것인지 결정할 수 없었다. 3) 10회 이상 치료한 환자군 14명에서 EDR, EMG의 변화를 관찰한 결과 mEDR만이 환자의 치료경과를 잘 표현해주고 있었고, 나머지 신체변인은 치료경과에도 통계적으로 유의한 변화를 보이지 않았다. 4) 치료 전후 바이오피드백 효과를 10회 이상 치료군 14명중 자의적으로 최종 설문평가가 가능하였던 8명에서 측정한 결과 치료 전후 Hamilton 불안 척도 값과 자가 설문지 값이 각각 T-value=10.93, p<0.01/T-value=2.726, p<0.01로 유의한 변화를 보였다. 결 론 : 1) 초기 첫 시간동안 경험하는 신체적 이완의 폭이 클수록 장기치료로 진행할 가능성이 높다. 2) 초기 4회 치료 시간동안 EDR, EMG과 같은 신체변인의 변화로는 치료에 대한 예후를 결정할 수 없다. 3) 바이오피드백 치료를 시행하는데는 내적 신호 경험을 형성하기 위해 mEDR이 급격하게 변화를 보이는 5회 이상의 치료시간이 필요하며, 이 과정을 거쳐야만 장기적 치료 및 치료 효과를 경험할 수 있다. 4) 바이오피드백 치료를 통해서 환자들의 이완 및 불안 상태가 완화됨을 관찰할 수 있다. 그러므로 본 저자는 바이오피드백 치료에서 초기에 성과가 없다고 빠른 종결을 하지 말고 지속적인 치료를 권장하는 것이 도움이 될 수 있다는 것을 제시하는 바이다.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.19-26
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in urinary frequency, residual urine volume, and quality of life following pelvic floor exercises using proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercise patterns and EMG biofeedback training in patients with stress urinary incontinence. Methods: The subjects were male patients diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence. This study used a single system design (A-B-C.) At baseline, the patients' symptoms prior to the treatment intervention were recorded (A section). Next, the patients performed the PNF exercise (B section). Thereafter, they performed the PNF exercise, with EMG biofeedback (C section). The subjects performed the exercises in each section for 1 week for a total of 3 weeks. Urinary frequency, residual urine volume, and quality of life of the subjects were measured. Results: The frequency of urination was 9 times in A, 8 times in A 'and B, and 7 times in C. The amount of residual urine decreased from 23.78ml in A to 21.85ml in A ', 14.85ml in B, and 14.63ml in C. The international prostate symptom score was 16 points in A, 14 points in A ', 11 points in B, and 7 points at A. The quality of life score was 4 points in A, 4 points in A ', 3 points in B, and 2 points in A. Conclusion: Both the PNF exercise and EMG biofeedback decreased urination frequency and residual urine volume and improved the quality of life of patients with stress urinary incontinence. EMG biofeedback training using the PNF technique was the most effective.

• 국제물리치료학회지
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.1818-1822
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• 2019

Background: Ipsilateral pelvic elevation has been reported as a common compensatory movement during side-lying hip abduction. It has been reported that pelvic elevation inhibits sufficient contraction of gluteus medius. However, few studies have identified the effects of controlled pelvic elevation on the trunk and hip muscles. Objective: To examine the effects of controlled pelvic elevation using visual biofeedback on the muscle activity of the trunk and hip muscles. Design: Crossover study. Methods: Twelve healthy males performed side-lying hip abduction exercises with and without visual biofeedback for pelvic elevation. Electromyography (EMG) activities of the gluteus medius, quadratus lumborum, and multifidus were analyzed using a wireless EMG system while the ipsilateral pelvic elevation angle was measured using a motion sensor during side-lying hip abduction exercises. Results: EMG activities of the gluteus medius (p = .002), quadratus lumborum (p = .022), and multifidus (p = .020) were significantly increased and ipsilateral pelvic elevation was significantly decreased (p = .001) during side-lying hip abduction with visual biofeedback compared to without visual biofeedback. Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that the application of biofeedback for pelvic motion could improve the trunk and hip muscle activation pattern and decrease compensatory pelvic motion during side-lying hip abduction exercise.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.68-73
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• 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of closed kinetic chain exercise using EMG-biofeedback for selective training of the vastus medialis oblique on functional ability and Q-angle in subjects with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Methods: Thirty participants who met the criteria were included in this study. Participants were randomly allocated to the control group (Group I, n=10), closed kinetic chain exercise group (Group II, n=10), and closed kinetic chain exercise using EMG-biofeedback group (Group III, n=10). Intervention was performed in three groups, three times per week, for a period of six weeks. Kujala patellofemoral score and Q-angle were measured before and after the experiment. Results: Some significant differences in kujala patellofemoral score were observed in group II and group III, compared with group I (p<0.01). There was no significant difference on in Q-angle at knee flexion angle $0^{\circ}$. However, some significant differences in Q-angle at knee flexion $60^{\circ}$ were observed in group III, compared with group I (p<0.01). Conclusion: Closed kinetic chain exercise using EMG-biofeedback that provides real-time biometric information on selected muscles in order to increase the efficiency of treatment may be helpful in improvement of functional ability and Q-angle in patellofemoral pain syndrome.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.81-87
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of the current study was to examine the effects of electromyography (EMG)-biofeedback training on lower extremity muscle activity and balance of patients with total knee replacement (TKR). Methods: Subjects were randomly allocated to two groups: experimental and control group. Subjects in the experimental group (n=10) were provided with quadriceps setting exercise by EMG-biofeedback (QSE+BF) and those in the control group were provided with QSE. Subjects in both groups were provided with the respective training programs for 20 minutes per session, five times per week, for a period of six weeks. To test significance, data analysis was performed using repeated-ANOVAs. Results: Statistically significant differences in muscle activity of the rectus femoris muscle and the vastus lateralis, and dynamic balance ability were observed in the experimental group, compared with the control group. In comparison of the muscle activity of the rectus femoris muscle and the vastus lateralis, and dynamic balance ability between different training periods within the groups, both groups showed statistically significant differences. Conclusion: EMG-biofeedback training is effective in improving lower extremity muscle activity and balance ability of patients with TKR, and should be effective in patients with other diseases.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.392-399
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• 2015

Purpose: This study investigated whether the strength imbalance between two muscles can affect the score of EMG based biofeedback game, and whether the EMG based biofeedback game score can be used as predictable indicator of the degree of muscle balance alternating the conventional strength measuring equipment. Methods: 40 participated in this study. Biodex was used to measure the peak torque/weight in order to calculate the muscle strength balance index between plantar flexor and dorsiflexor of ankle joint. And muscle balance index (MBI) was calculated. The EMG biofeedback game scores of dorsiflexor and plantar flexor were acquired, so that the EMG electrodes were attached at tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius. The relationship between the game score and the muscle balance index were analyzed. Results: There was negative correlation between the muscle balance index between plantar flexor and dorsiflexor and the peak torque/weight of plantar flexor (r=-0.70). And there was negative correlation between the muscle balance index between plantar flexor and dorsiflexor and the game score of plantar flexor (r=-0.83). Conclusion: The EMG biofeedback game score had significant relationship with muscle imbalance at ankle joint, so it seems that the game score can be used for predicting the degree of muscle imbalance as a parameter.