• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.47-54
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• 2008

Purpose: The isolated exercise therapy and its effect for the treatment of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is not well known. The purpose of this study was to identify the clinical effect of stretching and strengthening exercise program on the patients' muscle function and range of motion, pain and gait in the management of the early stage PTTD. Materials and Methods: From October 2006 to March 2007, 14 patients with early stage PTTD (stage I or IIa) without surgical intervention were randomly assigned into two groups and we analyzed their clinical results. All patients were female and one who have sprained the same ankle during the program and one who withdrew from the program due to her private reason were excluded. At the last, the exercise group (EG) was seven and the control group (CG) was five. Mann-Whitney U test was used for the comparison of pain, ROM, muscle power, AOFAS score and 5 minute walking test of both groups. Wilcoxon-signed rank test was used for the comparison between the pre and post exercise program in EG. Results: The pain was significantly reduced in EG compare to CG and only the dorsiflexion was significantly increased in EG in the analysis of ROM. The dorsi flexion and plantar flexion power were significantly increased in EG. Conclusion: Our 6 weeks stretching and strengthening exercise program showed noticeably improved clinical result, and therefore it is recommended as one of the useful treatment option in the management of early stage PTTD.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.43-50
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• 2018

Purpose: This study examined the effects of a shoulder-strengthening exercise on muscle strength of shoulder flexors and extensors of caregivers. Methods: The study consisted of 19 caregivers (2 males and 17 females) employed by Medical Center B. All the participants took part in an 8-week shoulder muscle strengthening exercise, based on previous studies. In the first week, the subjects took part in a stretching exercise enhance the range of motion. In the second week, they participated in an exercise aimed at improving shoulder blade stability. From the third to seventh weeks, a resistance exercise of different intensities was applied in a phased manner. Finally, in the eight week, the subjects took part in plyometric exercise. Peak torque, average power, and total work of shoulder flexors and extensors in both sides were measured before and after the exercise at an angular speed of 120deg/sec using an isokinetic device. Wilcoxon's singed-ranks test was conducted to analyze differences in muscle strength before and after the intervention. Results: After the exercise, there was a significant improvement in peak torque and average power of flexors of the right arm. After the exercise, peak torque, total work, and average power showed a significant improvement in the flexors of the left arm (p<0.05). However, there was no statistically significant difference in extensor muscle strength in either arm after the exercise. Conclusion: Shoulder flexors of caregivers are utilized frequently in the workplace. Implementation of extensor-strengthening exercises, in addition to flexor-strengthening exercises, can contribute to reducing the incidence rate of shoulder injuries among caregivers.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제14권10호
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• pp.210-217
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• 2014

본 연구는 곧은 다리를 가지고 있는 여대생과 특발성 내반슬이 있는 여대생들의 고관절 ROM과 등속성 근력에 대해 비교 분석하여 내반슬의 교정을 위한 운동치료적 접근을 위한 객관적인 자료를 제시하고자 한다. 아울러 새롭게 개발된 운동장비 발로아(2013, Balloa/Adonia/Korea) 동작과정을 통해 휜다리 가진 실험자 내전근 대퇴부와 심층근의 상태를 실험하여 그의 효과와 적용성을 검토한 결과 내반슬이 있는 사람에게는 고관절 외회전 ROM을 증가시키기 위한 신장기법과 고관절 내회전근의 활동성을 억제시키고 외회전근을 단련시킬 수 있는 운동기법이 필요하다. 발로아 기구는 고관절 외회전 ROM을 증가시키며 둔근과 심층근, 내전근을 강화시키며 근력강화 기능으로 내반슬 환자의 교정운동에 효과적임을 나타내었다.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.183-193
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• 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to investigate the effects of performing Pilates exercises for eight weeks on the isokinetic trunk strength and balance of female middle school students with lumbago. Methods: Twenty-four female students who met the test requirements were recruited and randomly divided into a control group (CG, n = 16) and a Pilates exercise group (Pilates group; PG, n = 8). The PG performed a Pilates program, which consisted of lumbar muscle strengthening exercises, for 60 minutes three times a week for eight weeks. Data analysis was conducted by two-way repeated ANOVA, and a Bonferroni test was carried out when significant differences appeared. The alpha level was set at 0.05. Results: Following the experimental treatment, the PG showed an increased trunk flexion peak torque of 17% and 13% at angular velocities of 180°/sec and 300°/sec, respectively. The intergroup comparison showed no significant difference at pre-measurement, while the PG increased about 31% (180°/sec) and 15% (300°/sec) higher than the control group at post-measurement. Following the experimental treatment, the PG showed an increased trunk extensor peak torque of approximately 29% and 21% at angular velocities of 180°/sec and 300°/sec, respectively. The intergroup comparison showed no significant difference at pre-measurement, while the PG increased approximately 27% (180°/sec) and 15% (300°/sec) higher than the control group at post-measurement. Both the CG and the PG showed a 20% and 50% decrease in pain index after the experimental treatment, respectively. After the experimental treatment, the PG had about 50% lower pain than the CG. The average error rate of static balance in the PG reduced by 19% from 3.28±0.45 to 2.65±0.36, confirming a significant improvement. Conclusion: Regular Pilates exercise for eight weeks improved the isokinetic trunk muscle strength of female middle school students with lumbago and relieved their pain. Pilates was also shown to be effective in improving balance.

• 재활복지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.179-193
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• 2016

저항성 고개 숙이기 운동과 shaker 운동은 목뿔위근의 강화를 사용되는 중재법이다. 이전의 연구들에서는 삼킴 장애가 있는 환자들 대상으로 두 운동을 비교하지 않았다. 본 연구는 삼킴장애를 가진 뇌졸중 노인 환자에게 저항성 고개 숙이기 운동과 shaker 운동이 목뿔위근, 목빗근에 미치는 효과를 알아보고자 하였다. 10명의 삼킴 장애가 있는 뇌졸중 노인 환자가 자발적으로 연구에 참가하였다. 모든 대상자들은 저항성 고개 숙이기 운동(등척성, 등속성), shaker 운동(등척성, 등속성)을 순서대로 수행하였으며, 10회 반복하였다. 저항성 고개 숙이기를 수행한 후, 대상자들은 근피로를 최소화하기 위하여 5분간 휴식을 하였다. 두 운동 동안 목뿔위근과 목빗근의 활성을 표면 근전도를 이용하여 분석하였다. 윌콕슨 부호 순위 검정은 그룹 내 저항성 고개 숙이기와 shaker 운동에서 근활성에 대한 차이를 평가하기 위하여 사용하였다. 저항성 고개 숙이기 운동과 shaker 운동은 목뿔위근에서 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다(p>.05). 저항성 고개 숙이기 운동은 shaker 운동보다 목빗근에서 유의하게 낮은 활성을 보였다(p<.05). 삼킴 장애가 있는 뇌졸중 노인환자에게 저항성 고개 숙이기 운동이 shaker 운동보다 삼킴 기능 향상을 위한 더 효과적인 치료방법으로 사용될 수 있을 것이다.

• Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.804-813
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• 2018

Objective To elucidate the effect of a 12-week horizontal vibration exercise (HVE) in chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients as compared to vertical vibration exercise (VVE). Methods Twenty-eight CLBP patients were randomly assigned to either the HVE or VVE group. All participants performed the exercise for 30 minutes each day, three times a week, for a total of 12 weeks. Altered pain and functional ability were evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), respectively. Changes in lumbar muscle strength, transverse abdominis (TrA) and multifidus muscle thicknesses, and standing balance were measured using an isokinetic dynamometer, ultrasonography, and balance parameters, respectively. These assessments were evaluated prior to treatment, 6 weeks and 12 weeks after the first treatment, and 4 weeks after the end of treatment (that is, 16 weeks after the first treatment). Results According to the repeated-measures analysis of variance, there were significant improvements with time on VAS, ODI, standing balance score, lumbar flexor, and extensor muscle strength (all p<0.001 in both groups) without any significant changes in TrA (p=0.153 in HVE, p=0.561 in VVE group) or multifidus (p=0.737 in HVE, p=0.380 in VVE group) muscle thickness. Further, there were no significant differences between groups according to time in any of the assessments. No adverse events were noticed during treatment in either group. Conclusion HVE is as effective as VVE in reducing pain, strengthening the lumbar muscle, and improving the balance and functional abilities of CLBP patients. Vibrational exercise increases muscle strength without inducing muscle hypertrophy.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.276-282
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• 2016

본 연구는 만성 발목 불안정성을 가진 엘리트 선수들을 대상으로 8주간의 엉덩이 강화 운동이 엉덩이의 근력 및 족압 분포도의 변화에 어떠한 영향을 미치는 지를 분석하기 위해 실시되었다. 발목에 최소 2회 이상의 발목 염좌를 진단받은 만성 발목 불안정성의 대상자 19명을 대상으로 8주간의 엉덩이 강화 운동을 실시하였으며, 결과에서 엉덩이 강화 운동으로 엉덩이의 외전근력은 유의한 증가를 보였지만 족압의 분포도와 증가비율은 유의한 변화를 보이지 않았다. 이 결과는 운동 후, 환측과 건측의 근력과 족압분포의 차이가 나타나지 않아 환측의 근력과 족압분포가 건측의 수준만큼 증가된 것으로 생각되며 이는 8주간의 엉덩이 강화 운동이 발목의 불안정의 개선에 일정정도 효과가 있는 것으로 사료된다. 이러한 결과를 토대로 만성 발목 불안정성을 가진 대상자들의 회복과 재발방지를 위한 재활운동 프로그램의 구성요인으로서 엉덩이 외전근력 강화와 족압 분포도에 대한 부분을 중요하게 반영하는 것이 효과적일 것으로 사료된다.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.88-97
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• 2018

This study was designed to prove the effect of the Daoyin exercise therapy combined with complex korean medicine treatment on pain and function improvement of low back pain patients. A retrospective observational study. 30 low back pain patients, checked numeric rating scale(NRS) over 5, were treated with the Daoyin exercise therapy combined with complex korean medicine treatment. NRS, roland & morris disability questionnaire(RMDQ), range of motion(ROM), isokinetic muscle strength, and euroqol five demension questionnaire(EQ-5D) were checked to evaluate patients. The Daoyin exercise therapy combined with complex korean medicine treatment reduced NRS $5.67{\pm}1.40$ to $3.73{\pm}1.72$, improved RMDQ $10.33{\pm}4.91$ to $8.17{\pm}5.40$, strengthened lumbar muscle's peak torque and improved EQ-5D $0.56{\pm}0.20$ to $0.63{\pm}0.15$ and euroqol visual analogue scale(EQVAS) $46.80{\pm}19.95$ to $57.50{\pm}19.93$ but had no effect on ROM. NRS decreased significantly as the number of trials increased. No one had serious adverse reactions. As described above, the Daoyin exercise therapy combined with complex korean medicine treatment can help reducing low back pain, improving lumbar function, strengthening lumbar muscle power and stamina and improving quality of life of low back pain patients.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.142-150
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• 2015

Purpose: Restoration of ankle stability through the strengthening exercise of peroneus muscles is considered an important factor for achievement of successful outcomes, in the rehabilitation program following ankle ligament injuries. However, there were few definitive data on normal muscle strength, including eversion power by peroneus muscles. This study was conducted to evaluate the muscle strength of ankle joint measured using an isokinetic dynamometer in normal Koreans. Materials and Methods: Sixty adults (120 ankles) were recruited and divided into three groups (20 in their twenties, 20 in thirties, and 20 in forties). Each group consisted of 10 males and 10 females. The selection criteria were no history of ankle injury and no evidence of instability. The peak torque, total work, and deficit ratio were measured using the Biodex$^{TM}$ (Biodex Medical Systems). Differences in muscle strength by age, gender and dominant versus non-dominant side were analyzed. Results: The peak torque of dorsiflexion was average 31.5 Nm at $30^{\circ}/s$ of angular velocity and 18.8 Nm at $90^{\circ}/s$; average 69.3 Nm ($30^{\circ}/s$) and 42.4 Nm ($90^{\circ}/s$) on plantarflexion; average 19.6 Nm ($30^{\circ}/s$) and 10.8 Nm ($90^{\circ}/s$) on inversion; average 12.9 Nm ($30^{\circ}/s$) and 8.0 Nm ($90^{\circ}/s$) on eversion. The deficit ratio of strength in women was average 61.1% of men on dorsiflexion; average 66.2% on plantarflexion; average 48.5% on inversion; average 55.4% on eversion. The deficit ratio in non-dominant foot was average 88.6% of dominant foot on dorsiflexion; average 90.1% on plantarflexion; average 85.1% on inversion; average 85.6% on eversion. Conclusion: The muscle strength of the ankle joint showed a tendency to weaken with age. There were significant differences in muscle strength by gender and dominancy. Further studies for comparison of patients with ankle instability, a comparison between before and after surgery for instability, the correlation between clinical outcomes and the recovery in muscle strength will be needed.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.27-42
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• 2022

Background: Although children with cerebral palsy (CP) are able to walk independently, gait imbalance occurs due to abnormal muscle tone, musculoskeletal deformity, loss of balance, and selective motor control impairment. Gait restriction in the community and school is a major problem of rehabilitation in CP. Home-based therapy (HBT) provides a variety of interventions in which the therapist and the parent work together to resolve the activities and problems caused by the child's body structure. Therefore, we investigate the effectiveness of home-centered therapy on gross motor function in CP and try to present the possibility of clinical application. Design: A Systematic Review Methods: Research papers were published from Jan, 2012 to Jan, 2022 and were searched using Medline and PubMed. The search terms are 'family-centered' OR 'home-based' AND 'cerebral palsy'. A total of nine papers were analyzed in this study. The paper presented the quality level based on Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scores to assess the quality of randomized clinical trials studies. Results: The results showed that HBT for strengthening exercise in lower extremity has a positive effect on the isokinetic torque and gross motor function. home-based treadmill therapy in CP is effective to perform at least 12 sessions of treadmill HBP in which the therapist determines the treadmill speed every week and the child's own gait pattern is modified. Conclusion: These results suggest that it will be important data for founding evidence on the effectiveness of home-centered therapy on gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy to advance clinical protocols.