• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.63-71
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• 2012

Purpose : This study aimed to acquire a basic knowledge about lumbar stability and inquire into exercise approach of pressure biofeedback unit for lumbar stability. Methods : This study was composed with reviewed theory of lumbar stability and several books and articles for exercise using pressure biofeedback unit. Results : The stability of lumbar should work symmetrical with passive, active, control subsystem in neutral zone, and local muscles should be using for stability. Especially, selective using of transverse abdominis work for lumbar stability importantly. The control of using pressure biofeedback unit may important not only examination but treatment. Conclusion : The stability of lumbar need co-contraction of specific local muscle and training for timing as well as using pressure biofeedback unit for accurate control may use for examination and therapedic approach.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.59-66
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• 2011

The purpose of this study is to examine the activity ratios of global trunk muscles and local trunk muscles in relation to adjustments in the level of task difficulty while performing stability exercises in easily applied bridging lumbar stabilization exercise. Twenty healthy subjects performed bridging lumbar stabilization exercise while the level of task difficulty was plate was used in the same posture for all the exercises. EMG was used to examine the activity ratios of the global muscles and multifidus in relation to the level of task difficulty. Moreover, the activity ratios of the multifidus muscle, the erector spinae and the gluteus maximus muscle were measured. A one-way ANOVA with repeated measures was used, and a Bonferroni correction was conducted (${\alpha}$=.05). When the bridging lumbar stabilization exercise were performed at different difficulty levels, the activity of the multifidus muscle, which is a local muscle, was high in all three exercises. Also, compared to low intensity and intermediate intensity exercises, high intensity exercises showed more significant differences (${\alpha}$=.05). Among all the muscles, the multifidus showed the highest activity at intermediate intensity. Based on these results, we suggest that in the case of bridging lumbar stabilization exercise, low intensity or intermediate intensity exercises are more suitable and efficient for local muscle stabilization.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.105-114
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• 2012

This study was performed to compare the muscle activity of lumbar stabilizers between stoop and semi-squat lifting techniques at different lifting loads. Twenty healthy subjects (9 males, 11 females) were recruited for this study. Muscle activity of external obliques (EO), internal obliques (IO) and lumbar multifidus (LM) muscle was measured by surface electromyography during stoop and semi-squat lifting at different lifting loads (10%, 20%, and 30% of the subject's body weight). A one-way repeated measure ANOVA was applied. The results showed that EMG activity of EO was significantly increased with a load of 30% of body weight compared to 10% and 20% of body weight in both lifting techniques (p<.05). Muscle activity of LM was significantly increased in 20% compared to 10% and 30% compared to 10% of subject's body weight in stoop lifting and the muscle activity of LM was significantly increased in 20% compared to 10%, 30% compared to 20%, and 30% compared to 10% of the subject's body weight in semi-squat lifting (p<.05). However, there was no significant difference in activity of IO according to lifting loads in both lifting techniques. There were no significant differences in muscle activity of EO, IO, and LM between stoop and semi-squat technique (p>.05). Therefore, the results of this study suggested that the EO can contribute to increase the lumbar stability during stoop and semi-squat lifting at 30% of body weight rather than at lower loads, and the LM seems to act as counteractor to imposed loads during stoop and semi-squat lifting with increasing loads.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.19-27
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• 2012

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of contralateral hip adduction (CHA) on thickness of lumbar stabilizers during hip abduction in side-lying. Twenty healthy subjects without back pain were recruited for this study. The thickness of transverse abdominis (TrA), internal oblique (IO) and quadratus lumborum (QL) were measured by ultrasonography. Pelvic lateral tilting motion was measured using a three-dimensional motion analysis system. Measurements were performed at rest position (RP), $35^{\circ}$preferred hip abduction (PHA) and $35^{\circ}$abduction with $10^{\circ}$contralateral hip adduction (CHA) in side-lying at the end of expiration. During the measurements, subjects were asked to maintain steady trunk alignment without hand support. Thickness of TrA and IO was significantly greater in CHA than in PHA and RP conditions. There was no significant difference in thickness of TrA and IO between PHA and RP conditions. Medio-lateral (M-L) thickness of QL was not significant between PHA and CHA conditions. Anterio-posterior (A-P) thickness of QL in PHA and CHA significantly decreased compared to RP condition. Angle of pelvic lateral tilting was significantly decreased in CHA compared to PHA condition. In conclusion, CHA can be recommended for increasing trunk stability without compensatory pelvic motion during hip abduction exercise in side-lying.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제9권11호
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• pp.363-369
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• 2018

본 연구의 목적은 자전거 안장 높이에 따라 요추부 근 활성도와 산소 소모량의 차이를 알아보기 위해 실시하였다. 근골계 장애가 없는 22명의 건강한 남자가 본 연구에 참여하였다. 대상자들은 3가지 다른 안장 높이로 3분씩 자전거를 탔으며 각 조건 별로 10분의 휴식시간을 가졌다. 표면 근전도는 요추부 근 활성도를 측정하기 위해 사용되었고 산소 소모량은 휴대용 가스 분석기를 사용하여 평가되었다. 연구 결과 내복사근만 유의한 차이가 있었고(p<0.05), 산소 소모량은 높은 안장 높이가 최적 안장 높이와 낮은 안장 높이 보다 유의하게 높게 나타났다(p<0.05). 본 연구는 안장 높이가 건강한 남성의 내복사근 활성도와 산소 소모량에 영향을 미친다고 제안하지만 안장 높이는 요추 안정화 근육에 영향을 미치지는 않았다.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.164-172
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• 1998

본 포항성모병원 정형외과에서는 1991년 5월부터 1995년 12월까지 척추불안정성과 관련된 요추부질환 중 연성고정술을 시행한 145례 중 문제점이 발생된 22례를 분석하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 총 145례 중 22례(15.1%)에서 연성고정술로 유발되는 문제점을 발견하였다. 2. 문제점으로 주위분절의 불안정성 증가 10례, 추간판 간격의 감소 8례, 척추경 나사못의 해리 3례, Graf band의 파열이 1례였다. 3. 추간판 간격의 감소 8례 중 초기 질환의 원 인으로 추간판이 파열된 경우가 6례로 의의있는 소견을 보였다. 이상과 같은 문제점이 관찰되었으나 주위분절의 불안정성 증가 및 척추경 나사못의 해리는 견고한 고정술에 비해 그 빈도가 낮은 것으로 보이며, 추간판 간격의 감소의 경우 역시 단순 수핵 제거술후 발생된 추간판 간격의 감소 보다 빈도가 적었으나, 보다 장기간의 추시 및 계속적인 관찰과 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.144-151
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• 2023

Background: The gluteus maximus (GM) muscle comprise the lumbo-pelvic complex and is an important stabilizing muscle during leg extension. In patients with low back pain (LBP) with weakness of the GM, spine leads to compensatory muscle activities such as instantaneous increase of the erector spinae (ES) muscle activity. Four-point kneeling arm and leg lift (FKALL) is most common types of lumbopelvic and GM muscles strengthening exercise. We assumed that altered hip position during FKALL may increase thoraco-lumbar stabilizer like GM activity more effectively method. Objects: The purpose of this study was investigated that effects of the three exercise postures on the right-sided GM, internal oblique (IO), external oblique (EO), and multifidus (MF) muscle activities and pelvic kinematic during FKALL. Methods: Twenty eight healthy individuals participated in this study. The exercises were performed three conditions of FKALL (pure FKALL, FKALL with 120° hip flexion of the supporting leg, FKALL with 30° hip abduction of the lifted leg). Participants performed FKALL exercises three times each condition, and motion sensor used to measure pelvic tilt and rotation angle. Results: This study demonstrated that no significant change in pelvic angle during hip movement in the FKALL (p > 0.05). However, the MF and GM muscle activities in FKALL with hip flexion and hip abduction is greater than pure FKALL position (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Our finding suggests that change the posture of the hip joint to facilitate GM muscle activation during trunk stabilization exercises such as the FKALL.