• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.19-25
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• 2023

Objective: Patients with scoliosis complain of various symptoms such as muscle imbalance, dysfunction, back pain, abnormal posture and gait abnormality. The most basic treatment for scoliosis is to observe the progress based on conservative treatment. Therefore, in this case report, the effect of cytoskeletal manual therapy (CMT), a soft tissue mobilization technique, on pain intensity, muscle thickness, and pressure pain threshold (PPT) in a patient with scoliosis was investigated. Design: A case report Methods: A 25-year-old male diagnosed with scoliosis visited the Neuromusculoskeletal Science Laboratory with chronic back pain. In the laboratory, scoliosis was confirmed through the X-ray image used for his diagnosis, and it was confirmed again through Adam's forward bending test. Pain, pressure pain threshold and muscle thickness were measured to compare the immediate effects of CMT applied in the laboratory for 40 minutes. Treatments were visited two weeks after the first visit and outcome measures were assessed after a total of two visits. Results: After receiving CMT up to the second session, the pain intensity decreased by 4 points and the screening angle decreased by 15 degrees. Muscle thickness decreased in all but 10 mm on the dominant side of the thoracic spine. All of the PPTs increased, and the greatest increase was 3.1 lb on the dominant side of the thoracic spine. Conclusions: CMT showed positive improvement in pain during trunk flexion, spinal curvature, muscle imbalance, and pressure pain, which is considered as an ancillary treatment option for scoliosis management.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.250-260
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• 2024

Objective: This study aimed to explore the effects of balance training using fully immersive VR devices on the balance and walking abilities of stroke patients. Design: Randomized controlled trial Methods: This study involved 54 stroke patients divided into three groups: VRT(VR and traditional physical therapy), VR(VR only), and TPT(traditional physical therapy only). Interventions were administered twice daily for 30 minutes over eight weeks. Outcome measures included the Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test, 10-meter walk test, gait analysis, and Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale. Results: The VRT and VR groups showed significant effects on spatiotemporal variables and confidence compared to the TPT group (p<0.05). Specifically, the VR group demonstrated superior effects in TUG, 10MWT, velocity, stride length, single-leg support, and ABC compared to the other two groups (p<0.05). Conclusions: Fully immersive VR balance training had a positive impact on balance, walking, and confidence in chronic stroke patients. Traditional physical therapy alone showed limited effectiveness, highlighting the potential of VR-based interventions in stroke rehabilitation. These findings underscore the importance of integrating VR technology into clinical practice to enhance outcomes for stroke survivors.

• 대한골절학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.186-191
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• 2017

목적: 이번 연구의 목적은 고령 인구의 골반 부전 골절에 대한 방사선적, 역학적 특징과 임상 경과를 알아보는 것이다. 대상 및 방법: 2010년 3월부터 2017년 5월까지 골반 부전 골절 환자를 대상으로 후향적 조사를 시행하였다. 환자의 인구학적 정보, 골밀도, 골표지자를 조사하였다. 단순 방사선 촬영과 컴퓨터 단층촬영을 비교하였다. 임상 경과 평가를 위해 이환된 합병증과 골절 6개월 이후 보행 능력을 비교하였다. 결과: 연구 대상 총 42명의 평균 나이는 76.5세였고, 1명을 제외하고는 모두 여성이었다. 초진 병원이 타 병원인 5예 중 골절 진단을 받지 못한 경우가 3예였다. 단순 방사선 사진에서 발견된 골절 외 컴퓨터 단층촬영에서 추가로 골절이 발견된 경우가 81.0%였다. 모두에서 보존적 치료를 시행하였다. 골절 후 보행 시작까지 걸린 시기는 평균 2.8주였으며 42명 중 1예를 제외한 전체 예(97.6%)에서 수상 전 보행 상태로 회복이 가능하였다. 결론: 골반 부전 골절을 진단하는 경우 단순 방사선 사진으로는 제한점이 있는 것을 확인하였다. 골반 부전 골절은 보존적 치료로 좋은 결과를 얻을 수 있었으며, 치명적인 합병증이 비교적 적게 발생하였다.

• 대한지역사회작업치료학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.49-60
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• 2016

목적 : 본 연구는 국내에서 로봇치료가 중재도구로 사용된 연구 사례들을 PICO (Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) 형식에 따라 체계적으로 정리하여 국내 로봇치료의 연구 현황을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 한국학술연구정보서비스(RISS)와 국가전자정보도서관(NDSL) 데이터베이스에서 최근 9년간의 연구를 주요 검색용어 '로봇치료'로 하여 국내 학술지와 학위논문 총 710개의 연구를 검색하였다. 로봇을 치료적 중재도구로 사용한 국내연구 중 원문을 구할 수 있는 연구를 기준으로 최종 15개를 선정하였다. 선정된 연구는 PICO 형식을 통해 체계적으로 정리하여 제시하였다. 결과 : 연구도구의 질적 수준은 근거기반 연구수준 5단계 분류 방법을 사용하였다. 그 중 질적 수준이 3단계 이상인 연구는 13개(86.6%)였다. 로봇치료를 사용한 연구를 중재 분야별로 나눈 결과 언어, 보행, 인지, 발달 그리고 상지의 다섯 가지 영역에 대한 연구가 진행되었음을 알 수 있었다. 결론 : 국내에서 로봇치료는 상지와 하지의 중재를 포함한 언어, 인지, 발달 등의 다양한 영역의 재활을 위해 사용되고 있었다. 본 연구가 국내 로봇치료와 관련된 다양한 영역의 적용에 필요한 기초자료로 활용되기를 바란다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.529-532
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• 2008

The object of this study was to evaluate the durations from onset of neurological sign until surgery and regaining of the deep pain perception (DPP) after decompression as prognostic indicators for the outcome of decompression surgery in dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc disease (IVDD). The compression lesions in the thoracolumbar vertebrae were localized by plain radiograph, computed tomography and neurological examination in 28 dogs with hindlimb paralysis. The follow up was carried out for 6 months after laminectomy. During the follow up, regaining DPP and walking ability were evaluated. Improvement to normal or paretic gait after surgery was judged as success of the surgical treatment.The success rate of surgical treatment was 70 % (7 out of 10 dogs) when surgical intervention was carried out within 24 hours but 38.9 % (7 out of 18) over 24 hours (P<0.05). The success rate of surgical treatment was 87.5 % (14 out of 16 dogs) when DDP was regained within 5 weeks after surgery but there was 0 % (0 out of 12 dogs) when DDP was not regained within 5 weeks after surgery (P<0.05). Other parameters such as compression rate in CT scan and laminectomy methods did not related with the success of the surgery. These results suggested that the time of surgery after onset and duration of regaining of DPP after decompression were useful parameter to predict the success of surgical treatment for thoracolumbar disc herniation in dogs.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.559-567
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• 2010

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of motor function recovery and change of the heart function factors(ECG & Troponin I) with ischemic stroke patients by different amounts(times) exercise. Methods : Forty-six consecutive chronic hemiparetic patients with cerebral infarct were randomly assigned to two groups: Group 1 (exercise time 60 minutes/day) and Group 2 (exercise time 120 minutes/day). Types of exercise included static bicycle, isokinetic exercise, and standing or gait exercise on a treadmill. Outcome measures included the level of motor recovery (Fugl-Meyer Scale, FMS) and heart function (ECG and Troponin I), and measurements were performed three times: pre-test, 8 weeks and 12 weeks. Results : There was a significantly different change of motor function recovery and ECG between two groups during treatment period. Especially there were significantly change period of pre-test to 8 weeks on ECG and pre-test to 12 weeks on motor function recovery. But Troponin I has no significantly different change between two groups during treatment period. Also there was no significantly different change of motor function recovery and ECG and Troponin I with between two groups during treatment period. Conclusion : The exercise program improved motor function and change ECG without Troponin I in two groups. The result of this study shows that no matter how different amounts of exercise to effect of motor function recovery and heart function test in chronic patients with cerebral infarct.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제56권6호
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• pp.504-508
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• 2014

A 59-year-old male patient had 5-month history of gait disturbance and memory impairment. His initial brain computed tomography scan showed $3.5{\times}2.8cm$ sized mass with high density in the pineal region. The tumor was hypointense on T2 weighted magnetic resonance images and hyperintense on T1 weighted magnetic resonance images with heterogenous enhancement of central portion. The tumor was totally removed via the occipital transtentorial approach. Black mass was observed in the operation field, and after surgery, histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of malignant melanoma. Whole spine magnetic resonance images and whole body 18-fluoro-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography could not demonstrate the primary site of this melanoma. Scrupulous physical examination of his skin and mucosa was done and dark pigmented lesion on his left leg was found, but additional studies including magnetic resonance images and skin biopsy showed negative finding. As a result, final diagnosis of primary pineal malignant melanoma was made. He underwent treatment with the whole brain radiotherapy and extended local boost irradiation without chemotherapy. His preoperative symptoms were disappeared, and no other specific neurological deficits were founded. His follow-up image studies showed no recurrence or distant metastasis until 26 weeks after surgery. Primary pineal malignant melanomas are extremely rare intracranial tumors, and only 17 cases have been reported since 1899. The most recent case report showed favorable outcome by subtotal tumor resection followed by whole brain and extended local irradiation without chemotherapy. Our case is another result to prove that total tumor resection with radiotherapy can be the current optimal treatment for primary malignant melanoma in the pineal region.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.121-129
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• 2017

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to determine the effect of dual-task training (based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health; ICF) on walking ability and self-efficacy in individuals with chronic stroke. METHODS: 22 chronic stroke patients participated in this study. Participants were randomly allocated into either the single-task group (n=11) or the dual-task group (n=11). Both groups had physical training three a week for 4 weeks, and at a three-week follow-up. Outcome measures included the 10m walking test (10MWT), figure of 8 walk test (F8WT), dynamic gait index (DGI), and Self-efficacy scale. All data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0 for Windows. Between-group and within-group comparison were analyzed by using the Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon singed-rank test respectively. RESULTS: In the dual-task group, the 10MWT, time and steps of F8WT, DGI, and self-efficacy showed significant differences between pre- and post-test (p<.05). The Changes between the pre- and post-test values of 10MWT (p<.05), DGI (p<.05), and self-efficacy scale (p<.05) showed significant differences between the dual-task group and single-task group. CONCLUSION: Participants reported improved walking ability and self-efficacy, suggesting that dual-task training holds promise in the rehabilitation of walking in chronic stroke patients. This study showed that ICF-based on a dual-task protocol contiributes to motor learning after chronic stroke.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.603-605
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• 2009

7연령의 암컷 미니어처 슈나우저견이 갑작스런 발작과 근육 떨림 증상을 주증으로 내원하였다. 내원 당시 발열과 헐떡임이 두드러졌으며, 신체검사 상에서 현저한 앞다리 근육 강직증상, 근육부분수축과 뻣뻣한 걸음걸이가 관찰되었다. 실험실 검사에서 심각한 저칼슘혈증과 함께 고인혈증이 특징적으로 관찰되었다. 이와 더불어 관찰된 낮은 농도의 부갑상선 호르몬과 이온화된 칼슘농도, 뇨중 칼슘과 인의 배설 량 측정을 통하여 원발성 부갑상선기능저하증이 진단되었다. 이 환축은 10% 글루콘산칼슘 투여를 통한 초기 치료에 반응이 좋았으며, 비타민 D 유사체와 칼슘 보조제를 통한 유지 치료에 의해 잘 관리 되고 있다. 부작용으로 일시적인 고인혈증이 나타났으나, 이 역시 경구용인 흡착제인 sevelamer hydrochloride를 이용한 치료에 의해 안정화 되었다. 결론적으로 본 증례의 경우 개에서 나타나는 원발성 부갑상선기능저하증의 임상증상과 특징적인 실험실 검사 결과 그리고, 치료 반응에 대한 국내 첫 증례보고이다.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.153-161
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• 2016

Chronic alcoholic myopathy is one of the most common skeletal muscle disorders. It is characterized by a reduction in the entire skeletal musculature, skeletal muscle weakness, and difficulties in gait. Patients with alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis have severe muscle loss that contributes to worsening outcome. Although the myopathy selectively affects Type II (fast twitch, glycolytic, anaerobic) skeletal muscle fibers, total skeletal musculature is reduced. The severity of the muscle atrophy is proportional to the duration and amount of alcohol consumed and leads to decreased muscle strength. The mechanisms for the myopathy are generally unknown but it is not due to overt nutritional deficiency, nor due to either neuropathy or severe liver disease. Skeletal muscle mass and protein content are maintained by a balance between protein synthesis and breakdown and in vivo animal models studies have shown that ethanol inhibits skeletal muscle protein synthesis. Daekumeumja is a traditional Korean medicine that is widely employed to treat various alcohol-induced diseases. Muscle diseases are often related to liver diseases and conditions. The main objective of this study was to assess that Daekumeumja extract could have protective effect against alcoholic myopathy in a Sprague-Dawley rat model. Rats were orally given 25% ethanol (5ml/kg, body weight) for 8 weeks. After 30 minutes, rats were administrated with Daekumeumja extract. Controls were similarly administrated with the vehicle alone. The weights of gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris muscles were assessed and the morphologic changes of gastrocnemius and plantaris muscles were also assessed by hematoxylin and eosin staining. In results, The muscles from ethanol treated rats displayed a significant reduction in muscle weight and average cross section area compared to Normal group. Daekumeumja extract treated group showed increased muscle weight and muscle fiber compared to the ethanol treated group. It was concluded that Daekumeumja extract showed ameliorating effects on chronic alcohol myopathy in skeletal muscle.