• Title/Summary/Keyword: Interferential Current Therapy(ICT)

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The Effects of Interferential Current therapy on Spasticity, Range of Motion, and Balance Ability in stroke Patient (뇌졸중 환자의 경직 및 관절가동범위, 균형에 간섭전류 치료가 미치는 효과)

  • Kim, Bo-Yong;Choi, Won-Ho
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.187-194
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    • 2013
  • Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of interferential current therapy (ICT) on spasticity, ROM, and the balance function in patients with stroke. Methods: 30 inpatients with stroke were randomly divided into 2 groups: the ICT group (n=15) and the placebo-ICT group (n=15). Two groups have got the traditional rehabilitation for 30 minutes before applying either ICT or placebo-ICT stimulation. The stimulus of ICT has been applied to gastrocnemius at the level of 100 Hz, two times of sensation threshold, while the placebo-ICT group has put on the electrode without electrical stimulus. To assess spasticity in ankle, the modified Ashworth scale (MAS) was used, and goniometer was applied to measure the passive range of motion (PROM). Also, the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), the Timed-up and go (TUG), and the Functional Reach Test (FRT) were carried out to examine the balance ability. Results: The ICT group showed a significant reduction of spasticity and significantly increased PROM than the placebo-ICT group (p<0.05). The placebo-ICT group did not show significant changes in the BBS, the TUG, and the FRT, while the ICT group significantly improved the BBS, the TUG, and the FRT (p<0.05). Conclusion: Our results demonstrated that ICT applied to gastrocnemius effectively decreased spasticity and improved range of motion and balance function in patients with stroke.

Immediate Effects of Interferential Current Stimulation which Affects Pain, Balance and Walking Ability of Elderly Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain (간섭전류전기자극이 만성요통 노인 환자의 통증, 균형 및 보행능력에 미치는 즉각적인 효과)

  • Lee, Jin;Kim, Do-Hyung;In, Tae-Seong
    • Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.15-23
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    • 2018
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Interferential current stimulation therapy(ICT) on pain, balance, and walking ability of elderly patients with chronic low back pain. Methods: Twenty participants were randomly assigned to ICT group (2 males and 8 females) and placebo ICT group (3 males and 7 females). Participants were ICT and placebo ICT for 20 minutes, and the pre- and post-VAS, TUG and postural balance were measured. Results: The ICT group showed significantly decreased pain scores in the elderly patients with chronic low back pain (p<.05) than the placebo ICT group. The postural fluctuation with eyes opened and closed was significantly lower than the placebo ICT group(p<.05), and the ICT group showed remarkable improvement (p<.05). Conclusion: ICT was expected to improve decrease pain, improve postureal sway and walking ability remarkably. Therefore, It was expected that the application or ICT would be an effective method for elderly patients with Chronic Low Back Pain.

The change of the peripheral blood circulation by the method of interferential current stimulation (간섭전류 자극 방법에 따른 말초혈류의 변화)

  • Park, Young-Han;Hwang, Kyoung-Ok
    • Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.87-92
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    • 2011
  • Purpose : The purpose of this study is to have examined the influence on the blood circulation by comparing the differences between stimulating the sympathetic ganglion and the muscle group among the stimulation variables in interferential current stimulation and to have found out the most effective stimulating mode for the improvement the peripheral blood circulation in the interferential current stimulation. Method : The subjects of the study is the men and women in the twenties, who are in great condition and have no pathological report for the blood circulation influence. The intensity of the inferential current stimulation is the medium degree, 100 bps constant current, which is the comfort and overt degree to confirm the muscle contraction. The areas stimulated by the interferential current stimulation are the stellate ganglion area in the seventh cervical vertebrae and the forearm muscle area. The stimulating time is twenty minutes long. After stimulating the two areas, the change of the blood circulation has been measured. Results : Both stimulating the sympathetic ganglion and stimulating the muscle, before and after interferential current stimulation, we have seen that the amount of blood circulation was increased significantly and statistically in both two groups(p<.01) and that the amount of blood circulation was increased significantly and statistically in the case of stimulating the sympathetic ganglion(p<.01). Conclusion : The conclusion we received that inferential current stimulation had the clear influence on increasing the peripheral blood circulation. And stimulating the sympathetic ganglion area is more effective than stimulating muscle area directly.

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The Change of the Vital Sign by the Variables of Stimulated Areas in Interferential Current Treatment (간섭 전류 치료의 자극부위에 따른 활력징후의 변화)

  • Park, Young-Han
    • Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.1-9
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    • 2009
  • Background: The purpose of this study is to have examined the influence on the blood circulation by comparing the differences between stimulating the sympathetic ganglion and the muscle group among the stimulation variables in interferential current stimulation. Method: The object of the study is the twenties(M=8, F=12), who are in great condition and have no pathological report for the blood circulation influence. The intensity of the inferential current stimulation is the medium degree, 100 bps constant current, which is the comfort and degree to confirm the muscle contraction. The areas stimulated are the stellate ganglion area in the seventh cervical vertebrae and the forearm muscle area. Results: We have made sure that there is no change in blood pressure and pulse and that the change in the skin temperature occurred highly. Conclusion: In considering the change of the blood circulation in case of stimulation area by the inferential current stimulation, we have seen that stimulating the sympathetic ganglion area is more effective than stimulating muscle area directly.

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The Effects of Interferential Current Therapy on Sympathetic Nerve System in Senile patients (간섭파가 노인의 교감신경계에 미치는 영향)

  • Park Rae-Joon;Lee Moon-Hwan;Kim Dong Hyeon
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.111-122
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    • 2003
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence on sympathetic nerve system of interferential current therapy(ICT). The subjects were consisted of 20 senile patients, 10 males and 10 females with an average age of 71 years old. And systolic and diastolic blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and respiratory were tested. The results were as follows: 1) Systolic and diastolic blood pressure were observed a statistical significance between before and during stimulation(p < .05). 2) Temperature was observed a statistical significance between before and during, and before and after 10 minutes stimulation(p < .05). 3) Heart rate and respiratory were not statistical significance(p > .05). These results are imply that electrical stimulation is directly or indirectly influence on sympathetic nerve system.

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A Study on the Influence of Change of Electrical Stimulation Time on Body Regions Affects on Threshold of People Over Age 60 (60세이상 노인의 신체 부위별 전기자극시간에 따른 역치 변화에 대한 연구)

  • Lee, Jae-Kap;Choi, Jung-Hyun
    • Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.29-37
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    • 2009
  • Background: The purpose of this study was influence of change of electrical stimulation time on body regions affects on electrical current threshold. Methods: The present study is to examine the effect of silver spike point (SSP) electrical stimulation (1Hz), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS, 100Hz), and interferential current therapy (ICT, 50Hz) from the low back and scapulodorsal and knee joint regions on stimulation-induced current thresholds from the elderly (over sixty) people (male:72, female:91) in senior welfare center. Result: The low back region, but not scapulodorsal and knee joint region, significantly increased the TENS and ICT, but not SSP, electrical stimulation, significantly increased the time-dependent current thresholds in elderly patients. Conclusion: Therefore, these results, in part, suggest that the TENS and ICT were shown to be a more adaptable method of stimulation, and that needed of the development of senile specialized physical therapy and the utilization of senior leisure facilities such as senior welfare center the others.

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The Effect of Acupuncture Treatment on the Lumbar Extensor Muscle Flexibility (요부신전근(腰部神殿筋)의 유연성(柔軟性)에 침치료(鍼治療가) 미치는 영향(影響))

  • Ko, Seung-Kyoung;Song, Hyong-Gun;Kim, Eun-Mi;Park, Young-Soo;Song, Min-Sic;Kim, Jung-Ho;Kim, Young-Il;Hong, Kwon-Eui;Yim, Yun-Kyoung;Lee, Hyun
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.22 no.5
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    • pp.79-90
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    • 2005
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study Is to evaluate the effect of acupuncture treatment on the lunbar extensor muscle flexibility of normal people by comparing ICT(interferential current therapy) group. Methods : This study was carried out on 30 subjects employed using 15 qestionaires and radiography. Subjects were divided into two groups including acupuncture treatment group and ICT treatment group. In the control group, subjects were taken ICT treatment for 15 minutes and in the test group were needled at BL23, BL24, BL25, BL4O, BL52 and BL60 for 15 minutes. Then subjects did the sit and reach test and the standing and reach test, right after treatment and after 10minutes. Results : 1. Compared to the before -treatment result of the sit and reach test and standing and reach test, the after-treatment result showed the improved flexibility. 2. The result gained from the test group is slightly larger than that of the control group. Conclusion : We brought to the conclusion that acupuncture treatment has possibility to increase flexibility of lumbar extensor muscle.

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The Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Pain and Balance of Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients (경두개직류전류자극이 무릎관절 전치환술 환자의 통증 및 균형 능력에 미치는 영향)

  • Jae-hong, Lee;Dong-ki, Min;Sang-jae, Lee
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
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    • v.28 no.3
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    • pp.79-87
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    • 2022
  • Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on the pain and balance of patients who receive total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods: This study subjects were 24 patients in Hospital T, located in Daegu, South Korea who received TKA after being diagnosed with degenerative arthritis. The subjects were randomly divided into and experimental group and a control group, with each group including 12 patients. Both group received superfical thermal therapy, interferential current therapy (ICT), and continue passive motion (CPM), which are conventional knee therapy on the knee joint. The experimental group received the tDCS treatment three times a week for three weeks, from October 1st to October 20th. The visual analogue scale and Wii Balance Board system were used to measure the pain and balancing ability, respectively, of both groups. In the statistical result analysis, to compare about pre and post test difference in each groups was accomplished. Statistical analysis of independent t-test and paired t-test were conducted using SPSS version 23.0. Results: After three weeks of intervation, there were significantly difference in balance ability in pre and post test in the tDCS group. VAS decreased significantly in both groups(p<.05), There was a significantly difference in pain, balance ability in the tDCS group compared to the sham group. Conclusion: These results indicate that applying tDCS together with conventional knee joint therapy for TKA patients is effective in promoting the patients' recovery.

The Effects of MET and ICT in Patients with Lumbago by Meridian Muscle Electrography (근에너지기법과 경근간섭파요법이 요통환자의 요방형근 경근전도에 미치는 영향)

  • Cho, Dong-In;Park, Dong-Su;Jeong, Su-Hyeon;Kim, Soon-Joong
    • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.121-130
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    • 2014
  • Objectives The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of MET (muscle energy technique) and ICT (interferential current therapy) on lumbago by meridian muscle electrography (MMEG). We performed MET and ICT on quadratus lumborum muscle. Methods This study was carried out on 30 lumbago patients. 30 patients were randomly divided into MET group and ICT group. MET group take treatment 10 minutes. ICT group take treatment 15 minutes. After performing MET and ICT twice, we compared both in terms of root mean square (RMS), special edge frequency (SEF), VAS and ODI. Results 1. Both MET group and ICT group showed significant improvement in VAS and ODI after treatment. 2. Both MET group and ICT group showed significant improvement in special edge frequency (SEF) of the left side after treatment. But SEF of the right side showed insignificant improvement. 3. Both MET group and ICT group showed insignificant improvement in root mean square (RMS) for both sides. 4. There are no significant differences between both groups. Conclusions According to above results, we found out that performing MET or ICT on quadratus lumborum muscle has effect in terms of VAS and ODI. But, in terms of SEF, we found out different result for both side. And we can't found out effect in terms of RMS.

A comparative study of effects using physical treatmental apparatus and diagnosis of shoulder pain on cerebrovascular attack patients (뇌졸중환자중(腦卒中患者中) 견관절동통(肩關節疼痛)에 관(關)한 진단(診斷) 및 치료기기효과(治療器機效果)에 대(對)한 비교(比較) 연구(硏究))

  • Kang, Jae-Chun;Baik, Tai-Hyun
    • The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.244-260
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    • 1999
  • This study was to investigate diagnosis of shoulder pain on cerebrovascular attack patients and treatment effects by using physical treatment and orienatal diagnosis aparatus, as oriental diagnosis equipments, these were used thermography, maegzin and yangdorag machine. as physical treatment equipments, these were used Hot pack, TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), ICT(Interferential current therapy) the results were followed 1. In Sex and Age distribution on cerebrovascular attack patients with shoulder pain, male(51.7%)had many than female(48.3%) and 60s were the top, next 70s 50s 40s. 2. In the reason of cerebrovascular attack and the type of motor paresis, cerebrovascular infarction(73.3%) had many than hemorrhage(26.7%) 3. In hospitalizied period of cerebrovascular attack patients with shoulder pain, the period from 11 to 60 days had almost occupied. 4. Oriental medical diagnositic propriety of shoulder pain by using maegzin and yangdorag machine were not recognized. 5. In measuring passive range of motion of pre and post treatment, improvement effect on Hot pack was not showed, but effects on TENS, ICT were showed. 6. In measuring temperature of painful shouler joint of pre and post treatment by using thermography, the effect of Hot pack was not recognized but the effects of TENS, ICT were recognized.

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