• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.421-429
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• 2022

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare and analyze the effects of arch support taping on static balance, static/dynamic foot contact area, and ground reaction force during walking according to the types of elastic tapes with mechanical elasticity differences. Design: Cross-sectional study Methods: Twenty-six participants selected for flexible flat feet through the navicular drop test were randomly assigned to non-taping, Dynamic-taping, and Mechano-taping conditions. Static balance and foot contact area were compared in the standing posture according to arch support taping conditions, and foot contact area and ground reaction force were compared during walking. Results: There was no significant difference in static balance according to the taping condition in the standing position, but the foot contact area in the Mechano-taping condition showed a significant decrease compared to the non-taping condition (p<0.05). The foot contact area during walking significantly decreased in the Dynamic-taping and Mechano-taping conditions (p<0.05), but there was no significant difference between the ground reaction force. Conclusions: Based on the results of this study, it was confirmed that among the types of elastic taping, arch support taping using dynamic taping and Mechano-taping has the effect of supporting the arch with high elastic recovery. Any type of elastic tape can be used for arch alignment in flexible flat foot.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.321-329
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• 2022

유연성 편평발 청소년에게 적용한 로우다이 테이핑 기법이 동적 균형과 제자리 멀리뛰기에 미치는 영향을 알아보았다. 연구의 대상자는 유연성 편평발 청소년 35명으로 탄력 테이프 17명과 비탄력 테이프 17명으로 로우다이 테이핑 기법을 적용하였다. 본 연구의 자료분석은 t-test 활용하여 그룹 중재 적용 전과 적용 후, 그리고 각각의 그룹간을 비교하였다. 연구 결과 동적 균형과 제자리 멀리뛰기에서 중재 적용 전과 적용 후에 유의한 결과가 나타났으며(p<.05), 각각의 그룹 간 비교에서 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다(p>.05). 결론적으로 유연성 편평발의 청소년에게 적용된 로우다이 테이핑 기법은 동적 균형과 제자리 멀리뛰기에 효과가 있으며, 로우다이 테이핑은 안쪽 세로활 상승의 즉각적 효과를 보기 위한 중재 방법으로 적절하다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.218-223
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• 2022

Purpose: This study sought to identify the effects of an insole applied for the flexible flat-foot condition on dynamic balance and ankle muscle activities during the Y-balance test (YBT). Methods: Thirteen flexible flat-footed adults and an equal number of normal-footed adults were enrolled. The dynamic balance of the subjects was measured using the YBT, which is a reach test. While they were reaching forward with their foot, the percentage maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) of the tibialis anterior, peroneus longus and medial and lateral gastrocnemius were measured and analyzed. The flat-footed group then applied the ready-made insoles and underwent the YBT again. A comparison of the distance and muscle activity was conducted using YBT, not only between the flat-footed and control group, but also between the flat-footed group before and after the application of the insole. Results: Between the groups, the anterior reach distance in the flat-footed group was significantly lower, but there were no significant differences observed in the posteromedial and posterolateral directions. With the insole, the reach distance of the flat-footed group was significantly increased in the anterior and posterolateral direction compared to the control group. With the insole, the lateral gastrocnemius activity significantly decreased compared to trials without the insole in the flat-footed group, but there were no significant differences in the other muscles. Conclusion: The insole for flat-footed subjects can maintain the medial arch of the foot, and it may help enhance functional and mechanical dynamic balance in people with flat feet.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제10권11호
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• pp.199-207
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• 2019

본 연구는 바닥에 치료용 깔창이 일체형으로 제작된 실내화를 이용한 유연성 편평족 환아의 착용 처치 전-후 임상 결과 및 영상의학 검사 결과에 대한 융합 연구이다. 유연성 편평족으로 진단받은 학령기 환아 35명에 대하여, 치료용 깔창이 일체형으로 제작된 실내화를 주중 5회 이상, 하루 4시간 이상 착용하게 하였다. 시행 전, 시행 후 제 4주째, 제 8주째, 영상의학 검사 및 FAOS 설문 조사를 시행하였고, 반복측정분산분석을 이용하여 통계 분석하였다. 임상 결과에서 FAOS 증상 항목과 통증 항목에서 통계적으로 유의한 향상이 관찰되었다. 영상의학 검사 결과에서 전후면 거골-제1중족각, 측면 거골-제1중족각, 거골-수평각이 호전되는 경향을 보이고 있었지만, 통계적 유의성은 찾을 수 없었다. 즉, 학령기 유연성 편평족 환아가 실내 생활 중 대부분의 시간 동안 치료용 깔창이 바닥에 일체형으로 제작된 실내화를 사용하는 것은 단기적으로 증상 완화 및 통증 경감에 효과가 있다.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.60-66
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• 2011

Foot posture is important in the development of the musculoskeletal structure in the lower limbs because it can change the mechanical alignment. Although foot orthotics are widely used for the correction of malalignments in the lower extremities, the biomechanical effects of wedges have not yet been cleared. The aim of this study was to investigate whether medial wedges affect the electromyographic (EMG) activity of the knee and hip joints in healthy adults that are performing one leg standing. Seventeen healthy volunteers performed the one leg standing under two foot conditions: A level surface, and a $15^{\circ}$ medial wedge. The subjects' EMG data for the gluteus maximus (Gmax), gluteus medius (Gmed), tensor fasciae latae (TFL), biceps femoris (BF), vastus lateralis (VL), and vastus medialis oblique (VMO) were recorded, along with the surface EMG, and all were analyzed. The EMG activity of the Gmed and TFL had significantly decreased under the medial wedge condition during one leg standing. Further study is needed in order to investigate whether medial wedges influence the EMG activity and kinematic data of the knee and hip joints as well as the ankle joints in adults with flexible flatfoot, while they are performing one leg standing.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.61-70
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• 2023

PURPOSE: This study evaluated an intrinsic foot strengthening exercise method for flat feet by comparing the effects of intrinsic exercises on a stable surface and intrinsic exercises on an unstable surface. METHODS: Twenty-four people with flat feet were divided into two groups. The control group performed short foot exercises and toe towel curl exercises on the stable support surface. The experimental group performed short foot exercises and toe towel curl exercises on an unstable support surface using Aerostep. The navicular drop test, and the static and dynamic balance were measured before and after the intervention. RESULTS: In the experimental and control groups, there was a significant difference in the navicular drop test and static balance before and after the intervention (p < .05). On the other hand, there was no significant difference between the two groups (p > .05). In the dynamic balance, the experimental group showed significant differences in all directions after the intervention (p < .05). The control group showed significant differences in the postero-lateral direction and posteromedial direction (p < .05). In particular, in the forward direction, the experimental group had a more significant change than the control group (p < .05). CONCLUSION: Intrinsic foot muscle strengthening exercises performed on unstable surfaces can be an effective clinical exercise method to improve the dynamic balance ability of people with flat feet.