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Relationship of Trochlear Medial Facet Osteophyte to Elbow Flexion in Elbow Joint without Trauma History (외상력이 없는 주관절에서 활차 내측 골극과 주관절 굴곡 제한과의 관계)

  • Kim, Byung Sung;Park, SungYong;Park, Kang Hee;Song, Hyun Seok;Kim, Hyung Tae;Yoon, Hong Kee;Nho, Jae Hwi
    • Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.100-106
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    • 2013
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between trochlear medial facet osteophyte (TMFO) and elbow flexion in the elbow joints without trauma history. Materials and Methods: Twenty five patients, who underwent computed tomography without elbow trauma history, were reviewed. Patients were checked for osteophyte or loose bodies in the coronoid and olecranon sides. The height and length of TMFO were measured. Results: The average elbow flexion contracture was $18.6^{\circ}$, and further flexion was $112.1^{\circ}$. The TMFO height and length was 2.2 mm and 4.7 mm, respectively. The average elbow further flexion was $105.1^{\circ}$ in the coronoid block group (n=14) and $119.1^{\circ}$ (p=0.011) in the coronoid free group (n=11). The relationship between further elbow flexion and TMFO was significant with a partial correlation coefficient of 0.687(p<0.000) in the TMFO length. Conclusion: Elbow joints with longer TMFO length decrease further flexion.

Correlations Among Objective Measurements of Spasticity in Patients With Brain Lesions

  • Kim, Yong-Wook
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.7-13
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    • 2007
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate correlations among objective measurements of spasticity in patients with brain lesions. Thirty-two stroke and traumatic brain injury subjects participated in the study. Spasticity was quantified using the knee first flexion angle, relaxation index obtained from a pendulum drop test, and the amplitude of a knee tendon reflex test. Pearson's product correlation coefficient was used to examine relationships among these measurements of spasticity. There was a significant positive correlation between the relaxation index and knee first flexion angle in patients with brain lesions (r=.895, p<.01). There was also significant negative correlation between the amplitude of knee tendon reflex and relaxation index (r=-.612, p<.01), and between amplitude and knee first flexion angle (r=-.537, p<.01). Thus, it is possible to use the knee first flexion angle as an objective measure of spasticity, rather than relaxation index, which is more complicated to obtain. Further studies are needed to explore the effects of functional improvement and long-lasting carryover effects of spasticity using a simple objective measure such as the knee first flexion angle from a pendulum test.

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The Impingement of The Posterior Elbow in The Heavy Workers (중노동자에서 발생된 주관절 후방부의 충돌 병변)

  • Moon, Young-Lae;Lee, Chul-Gap;Kim, Dong-Hui;Lee, Young-Kwan
    • Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.60-64
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    • 2005
  • Purpose: To describe the impingement of the osteophyte between the olecranon process and olecranon fossa and to understand the effect of removing the lesion on the elbow extension in heavy workers. Materials and Methods: Arthroscopy was performed to elbow of heavy industrial workers who complained painful limitation of elbow extension.6 patients(Teases) with average age of 43 year were selected. The average ROM showed flexion contracture of $17^{\circ}$ and further flexion of $87^{\circ}$. Results: In all cases, after the operation two months follow up, mean flexion contracture improved from $17^{\circ}\;to\;2^{\circ}$ with further flexion from$87^{\circ}\;to\;122^{\circ}$. After the operation 1 year follow up, the mean flexion contracture was $3^{\circ}$ and further flexion was $113^{\circ}$. Pain relief within acquired range of motion was achieved in all cases and there was no complication in this series. Conclusion: Selective removal of the impingement bony spur for treatment of flexion contracture in the patient with chronic cumulative trauma disorder patients appear to be effective method to control pain, recover joint movement and at] ow early rehabilitation.

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Arthroscopic Treatment for Degenerative Elbow Contractures (주관절 퇴행성 강직의 관절경적 처치)

  • Moon, Young-Lae;You, Jae-Won;Kim, Dong-Whee
    • Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.116-119
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    • 2001
  • Purpose : To describe long-term clinical results and serial changes in the postoperative range of motion(ROM) after arthroscopic treatment for a limitation of motion(LOM) of the elbow. Materials and Methods : The subjects who visited chosun university hospital from December, 1996 to January 2000 were twenty-one patients ranging from 37 to 54 years of age, and the average age was 43.2 years. The chief complaints were painful limitation of motion of the elbow and average ROM showed that flexion contracture were 17 degrees and further flexion were 87 degrees. Results : The total ROM was $70^{\circ}$ preoperatively. 2 months after postoperatively the mean flexion contracute improved from $17^{\circ}\;to\;3^{\circ}$ with further flexion from $87^{\circ}\;to\;122^{\circ}$ degrees. One year after postoperatively the mean flexion contracture were $5^{\circ}$ and further flexion were $113^{\circ}$. All patients reported a decresement in pain level as well as improvement in motion. There was no complication in this series. Conclusion : Arthroscopic surgery appear to be satisfactory management modality for degenerative elbow contractures.

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine for treating Low Back Pain with Teaching Exercise: A narrative review

  • Kim, Yeonhak;Yang, Gi-Young
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine
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    • v.41 no.4
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    • pp.78-87
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    • 2020
  • Objectives: In modern society, many people have low back pain (LBP) and spinal diseases. About 80% of them experience severe LBP more than once in their lifetime. We can find studies on many Korean medicine-based treatments, such as acupuncture treatment for LBP and exercise therapy, which are effective in reducing the symptoms. This study focuses on the combined effect of both Korean medicine and exercise therapy for treating LBP. Method: For this review, we searched for articles focusing on pain and disability recovery in pre-clinical and clinical studies of extension and flexion exercise therapy related to LBP. The search databases were as follows: PubMed, Google Scholar, and seven Korean electronic databases (Korea Citation Index (KCI), Korean studies Information Service System (KISS), Research Information Service System (RISS), Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System (OASIS), DBPIA, National Digital Science Library (NDSL), and KOREAMED). The keywords were as follows: Korean Medicine, back pain, flexion exercise, extension exercise, McKenzie method, McKenzie exercise, Williams' flexion exercise, and Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. Results & Conclusions: This review shows the usefulness of flexion and extension exercises for LBP treatment and effective patient education, but further studies are necessary.

Arthroscopic Treatment of Coronoid Impingement in Stiff Elbow

  • Lee Yong Geol
    • The Academic Congress of Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
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    • 1999.03a
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    • pp.38-40
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    • 1999
  • $\cdot$ Arthroscopic management is the effective method with acceptable results for coronoid impingement of stiff elbow contributing to the functional improvement and pain relief. $\cdot$ The functional improvement and pain relief seem to be affected by the severity of a degenerative change of the elbow joint. $\cdot$ Excision of coronoid process is required in a marked limitation of further flexion in addition to deeping of the coronoid fossa and anterior capsular release. $\cdot$ Excision of olecranon tip or posterior capsular release are effective method in severe flexion contracture.

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Muscle Activities of the Lower Extremity based on Ankle Plantar-flexion in Elderly Women (여성 노인의 발목 각도에 따른 하지근육의 근활성도 변화)

  • Cho, Yong-Ho;Choi, Jin-Ho
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.57-63
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    • 2009
  • Purpose: To better understand falls in elderly women, we measured differences in muscle activities of 4 lower extremity muscles (tibialis anterior, soleus, rectus femoris, biceps femoris) based on angle plantar-flexion in elderly women. Methods: Subjects were 15 healthy elderly women. No subjects had musculoskeletal or nervous disorders. EMGs were used to check muscle activity of lower extremity muscles. For statistic analysis, data were expressed as a percentage of maximal voluntary isometric contraction (%MVIC). We measured %MVIC for 5 sec under 4 conditions and did not use data for the first and last second. Muscle activities of the muscles of the lower extremities were measured based on the degree of plantar-flexion of the ankle joint. The 4 conditions corresponded to different degrees of: 0, 10, 20 and 30 degrees. This was done using a 50 cm board for measuring the degrees. Results: The tibialis anterior, soleus, and bicpes femoris showed increasing muscle activity associated with increasing degree of plantar-flexion of the ankle joint. All muscles showed a significant increase in muscle activities in association with increasing degrees. Rectus femoris showed a significant increase in muscle activity for 0 degrees and for the other degrees, but there were no further changes when plantar flexion of the ankle joint was over 10 degrees. Conclusion: Activities of the muscles of the lower extremities except rectus femoris were higher with increasing degree of plantar flexion. High muscle activity may result in muscle fatigue. Thus, increasing degree of plantar flexion may be risk factors of falls in elderly women.

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Comparison of the Scapular Muscles Activity Between Individuals With and Without Scapular Winging During Shoulder Flexion With Load

  • Jung, Jang-hun;Kang, Seung-tak;Jung, Sung-hoon;Kwon, Oh-yun
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.29 no.2
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    • pp.165-170
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    • 2022
  • Background: The serratus anterior (SA) muscle prevents scapular winging (SW) by stabilizing the medial border of the scapula during arm movement. The upper trapezius (UT) and lower trapezius (LT) muscles may compensate for the weak SA muscle in individuals with SW during shoulder flexion. However, there is no study to examine whether compensation by UT and LT occurs in individuals with SW. Objects: This study compared the muscle activities of UT, LT, and SA as well as the SA/UT activity ratio between individuals with and without SW during shoulder flexion with load. Methods: This study recruited 27 participants with SW (n = 14) and without SW (n = 13). Electromyography data of the SA, UT, and LT muscles and SA/UT activity ratio were recorded and analyzed during shoulder flexion with 25% load of the maximal shoulder flexion force. Independent t-test was used to compare the UT, LT, and SA muscle activities and SA/UT ratio between the groups with and without SW; statistical significance was set at α of 0.05. Results: SA activity was significantly lesser in the group with SW than in the group without SW. However, there were no significant differences in the UT and LT activities and SA/UT activity ratio between the two groups. Conclusion: The SA activity was lesser in the group with SW than in the group without SW with 25% load of the maximal shoulder flexion force, but there was no compensatory muscle activity of the UT and LT observed. Therefore, further studies are warranted to clarify the compensatory strategy of scapular stabilization in individuals with SW during shoulder flexion under other heavy load conditions.

Suggestion of Flexion Distraction Technique in Lumbar Herniated Intervertebral Disc(HIVD) (요추추간판탈출증에서의 굴곡신연기법에 대한 제언(提言))

  • Cha, Yun-Yeop
    • The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.93-98
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    • 2019
  • Objectives : This study aimed to introduce a new traction therapy and proposes that a new Chuna manual therapy technique could be implemented. Methods : The patient is placed in the prone position and their ankle is fixed to the fixing table. Next, clinicians contact on the vertebral spinal process above herniated disc region with the tissue pulled head part of scaphoid bone and the lower part of the pelvis is pulled horizontally to the foot. Conclusions : It was recently identified that traction while maintaining lumbar lordosis is more effective for lumbar disc herniation and is associated with fewer side effects. Chuna manual therapy also uses a technique of lumbar flexion-distraction manipulation to treat HIVD. further research is required.

A Comparative Study of the Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Taping Interventions on Balance Ability, Joint Position Sense, and Ankle Joint Strength (발목관절 근력과 관절위치감각, 그리고 균형능력에 미치는 고유수용성 신경근 촉진법 중재와 테이핑 중재 비교연구)

  • Kim, Jwa-jun;Park, Se-Yeon
    • PNF and Movement
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.51-58
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    • 2018
  • Purpose: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and taping interventions on balance ability, joint position sense, and ankle joint strength. Methods: Thirty subjects who had experienced an ankle sprain within the previous 3 months participated in this study. The subjects were randomly assigned to a PNF group (n=15) or a taping group (n=15). Before and after the interventions, ankle dorsi-flexion and plantar-flexion strength, joint position error, and total center of pressure movements in one leg while in a standing position were measured. Results: Regardless of the group allocation, ankle dorsi-flexion and plantar-flexion strength significantly improved after the interventions (p<0.05). Compared to preintervention measurements, joint position errors were significantly reduced postintervention (p<0.05). The PNF intervention significantly decreased the total lateral movement of the center of pressure in the one leg standing condition (p<0.05). Conclusion: Both PNF and taping interventions improved joint position sense and ankle joint strength. In common with the findings of a previous study, the PNF intervention improved balance ability. Further study is required to investigate the effects of various PNF and taping interventions on ankle performance in subjects with chronic ankle sprains.