• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.25-33
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• 2023

Purpose : Stabilization exercise and respiratory muscle training are used to train trunk muscles that affect postural control and respiratory function. However, there have been no studies that combine stabilization exercise and respiratory muscle training. The purpose of this study is to investigate effects of stabilization exercise with and without respiratory muscle training on respiratory function and postural sway. Methods : Fifteen healthy adults were recruited for this experiment. All the subjects performed stabilization exercise with and without respiratory muscle training. For stabilization exercise with respiratory muscle training, the subjects sat on a gym ball wearing a stretch sensor. The subjects inspire maximally as long as possible during lifting one foot off the ground, alternately for 30 seconds. The stretch sensor was placed on both anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS), and the stretch sensor was used to monitor inspiration. For stabilization exercise without respiratory muscle training, the subjects sat on a gym ball and lifted one foot off the ground, without respiratory muscle training. Kinovea program used to investigate postural sway tracking during exercise. The maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximum expiratory pressure (MEP) were measured using a spirometer to investigate changes of respiratory muscle strength before and after exercise. A paired t-test was used to determine significant differences postural sway tracking, MIP, and MEP between stabilization exercise with and without respiratory muscle training. Results : There were significantly lower a distance of postural sway tracking during stabilization exercise with respiratory muscle training, compared with stabilization exercise without respiratory muscle training (p<.05). The MIP and MEP were significantly increased after stabilization exercise with respiratory muscle training compared with before stabilization exercise with respiratory muscle trianing (p<.05). Conclusion : The results of this study suggest that stabilization exercise with repiratory muscle training would be recommended to improve postural control and respiratory muscle strength.

• BMB Reports
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• 제54권11호
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• pp.575-580
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• 2021

Cisplatin is widely known as an anti-cancer drug. However, the effects of cisplatin on mitochondrial function and autophagy-related proteins levels in the skeletal muscle are unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of different doses of cisplatin on mitochondrial function and autophagy-related protein levels in the skeletal muscle of rats. Eight-week-old male Wistar rats (n = 24) were assigned to one of three groups; the first group was administered a saline placebo (CON, n = 10), and the second and third groups were given 0.1 mg/kg body weight (BW) (n = 6), and 0.5 mg/kg BW (n = 8) of cisplatin, respectively. The group that had been administered 0.5 mg cisplatin exhibited a reduced BW, skeletal muscle tissue weight, and mitochondrial function and upregulated levels of autophagy-related proteins, including LC3II, Beclin 1, and BNIP3. Moreover, this group had a high LC3 II/I ratio in the skeletal muscle; i.e., the administration of a high dose of cisplatin decreased the muscle mass and mitochondrial function and increased the levels of autophagy-related proteins. These results, thus, suggest that reducing mitochondrial dysfunction and autophagy pathways may be important for preventing skeletal muscle atrophy following cisplatin administration.

• 정형스포츠물리치료학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.127-133
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• 2018

Purpose: This study investigated the effects of changing the tilt angle of the exercise bed on physiological characteristics of trapezius, multifidus, and hamstring muscle function. Methods: Twenty elderly who complains of back and lumbar pain or discomfort participated in this study (average age: $64.70{\pm}4.55$ years). The physiological characteristics, including muscle tone (F), dynamic stiffness (S), and elasticity (D) of trapezius, multifidus, and hamstring muscles were measured by a Myoton device at three tilt angles (0, 15, and 30 degrees) during exercise. Results: The muscle tone, dynamic stiffness, and elasticity of the right trapezius and left hamstring muscle showed significant differences (p<0.05) according to exercise bed tilt angle, while the other muscles showed no significant differences. Conclusions: Our results demonstrate that physiological characteristics of the upper and lower extremity muscles are affected ipsilaterally, according to the tilt angles of the exercise bed.

• International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.187-195
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• 2023

Sarcopenia is a phenomenon in which muscle function, including muscle strength, deteriorates as muscle mass decreases in the process of increasing age. The diagnosis of sarcopenia utilizes total muscle mass and limb muscle mass, and limb muscle mass is expressed as height squared, body weight, and BMI. Each divided value is used as an index, mainly less than 7.23 kg/m2 for men and less than 5.67 kg/m2 for women. Grip strength, standing up from a chair, and walking speed were mainly used as physical function factors, and grip strength less than 27 kg for men and less than 16 kg for women were used as indicators. The limb muscle mass showed a decreasing trend after peaking in the mid-20s in men, and maintaining a gradual peak in women from the mid-20s to the mid-40s, showing a more rapid decline in men. The rate of decrease in muscle mass and strength continues to increase after the age of 20, and muscle strength rapidly decreases after the age of 80. In Korean men, total muscle mass and limb muscle mass show a decreasing trend from the mid-30s, and a more markedly rapid decrease from the age of 60. For women, it remains constant from the age of 30 to the age of 50, then gradually decreases after the mid-50s, and shows a rather rapid decrease after the mid-70s, showing a more gradual decrease than that of men. Men show a sharp decrease from the mid-40s when limb muscle mass is divided by height squared, and women show a marked decrease after 70 years old when limb muscle mass is divided by height squared. Exercise for the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia results in an increase in protein assimilation hormone, an increase in antioxidant activity, a decrease in inflammation, an increase in muscle insulin sensitivity, and an increase in protein synthesis. Resistance exercise is basically used, and aerobic exercise and equilibrium A combination of exercises is effective. In addition, for a more efficient effect of sarcopenia through resistance exercise, it is necessary to supplement nutrition including protein.

• 기본간호학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.221-229
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• 2007

Purpose: To investigate the instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), leg muscle strength, cognitive and visual functions according to the participants' demographic characters and experiences of falling in Korean elder who are residents in the community. Method: Data were collected from 351 participants aged 65 or more, who were ambulatory, A structured questionnaire and several physical function measurements were used to collect the data which were analyzed using the SAS program. Results: The participants' IADL scores were significantly different according to their age, educational level and living situation. The leg muscle strength of the elders were significantly different according to gender and age, and were also related the risk of falling. Cognitive scores were significantly different according to gender, age, education level and marital status. Visual acuity and depth perception were significantly different according to age, education level, and marital status. Conclusion: Demographic variables and experience of falling were identified as variables related to IADL, leg muscle strength, cognitive and visual function of elders. Further study with a larger and nation-wide sample is needed to identify the variables related to the physical and cognitive functions of elders.

• 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회논문지
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• 제14권8호
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• pp.397-405
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• 2020

본 연구의 목적은 전신진동이 결합된 들숨근 훈련을 적용하여 뇌졸중 환자의 호흡기능 개선 및 다리근육의 기능향상을 위한 운동방법을 제시하는 것이다. 뇌졸중 환자 21명을 임상 표본추출하여 호흡운동을 결합한 전신진동운동을 적용한 집단 11명을 실험군I로, 호흡운동을 결합한 위약운동을 적용한 집단 10명을 실험군II로 각각 무작위 배치하여 5주 간, 4일/주, 1회/일, 4세트/1회 중재 프로그램을 시행하였다. 중재 전 최대들숨압 측정기로로 호흡기능을 측정하였고, 표면 근전도로 하지 근활성도를 측정하였으며, 버그발란스 검사를 사용하여 균형능력을 측정한 후, 5주 후에 사후검사를 사전검사와 동일하게 재 측정하여 분석하였다. 실험군I의 집단 내 변화 비교에서는 호흡근력, 넙다리두갈래근, 앞정강근의 활성도 및 균형에서 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<.05). 실험군II의 집단 내 변화 비교에서는 호흡근력과 균형에서 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<.05). 집단 간 변화 비교에서는 넙다리두갈래근, 앞정강근의 활성도에서 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<.01). 향후에도 신경근 기능을 향상시키기 위한 호흡운동과 전신진동에 대한 프로토콜에 대한 연구가 지속적으로 필요할 것으로 여겨진다.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.75-85
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• 2022

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of intensively complex physical therapy program on pain, range of motion (ROM) and muscle function in traumatic low back injury by industrial accident. Design: Prospective study Methods: Eight patients with traumatic low back injury by industrial accident participated in this study. They were treated the intensively complex physical therapy program including daily 60 minutes therapist supervised physical therapy at 5 times a week and 30 minutes manual therapy at 5 times a week in 12 weeks. Evaluation was performed before the commencement of the training and again 4, 8 and 12 weeks. There were measured Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for evaluating pain, ROM of trunk, and isometric muscle strength of trunk, core muscle endurance, neuromuscular control ability for evaluating muscle function. Results: NRS was significantly improved according to time (p<0.05). ROM of extension and rotation, isometric muscle strength of trunk and hip, core muscle endurance and neuromuscular control ability were significantly improved according to time (p<0.05). Conclusion: We could confirm the superiority effect of intensively complex physical therapy program on pain, ROM of trunk and muscle function in traumatic low back pain with industrial accident.

• 운동과학
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.373-384
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• 2012

흡기근 훈련을 동반한 유산소운동이 흡기근력, 폐기능, 최대산소섭취량(maximal oxygen uptake; VO₂max)에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 연구하였다. 24명의 건강한 대학생이 3 그룹으로 나뉘어 6주간의 실험에 참여하였다. 대상자들은 호흡근육훈련(RTG; n=8), 유산소성달리기훈련(REG; n=8), 호흡근육 및 달리기훈련(BTG; n=8) 그룹으로 나뉘었다. 실험전과 후 폐기능, 최대흡기압력(maximal inspiratory pressure; PImax), VO₂max가 평가되었다. RTG는 실험기간 동안 흡기근육훈련(inspiratory muscle training; IMT) 프로그램에 참여하였으며, PImax 의 50 % 강도로, 하루 2회, 주당 4일, 회당 30회 훈련하였다. REG는 개인별 VO₂max의 70-75 % 강도로, 하루 1회, 주당 4회, 회당 30분 달리기 훈련을 하였다. BTG는 같은 기간 동안 IMT와 달리기훈련 모두에 참여하였다. 실험기간 중 대상자들의 체격변인과 폐기능 변인은 변하지 않았다. VO₂max는 RTG, REG, BTG에서 각각 6.1±3.3 %, 5.9±6.6 %, 10.0±8.3 % 증가하였고(p< .05), PImax 또한 RTG, REG, BTG에서 각각 21.7±14.3 %, 19.7±12.0 %, 27.0±12.1 % 증가하였으나(p< .05), 그룹 간의 유의한 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 결론적으로, 모든 그룹에서 향상이 관찰되었으며, 흡기근 훈련과 유산소운동을 동반한 그룹에서 VO₂max와 PImax의 가장 큰 향상을 보였다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제9권12호
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• pp.691-698
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• 2009

본 연구의 목적은 현수 기간 중 적용한 신경근 전기자극의 사전 적용이 흰쥐 뒷다리 근육의 무게와 후지 기능에 미치는 효과를 알아보는데 있다. 이를 위해서 25마리의 Sprague-Dawley계 흰쥐를 14일 동안 현수한 HLS군(n=5)과 14일 동안 자유롭게 사육한 WB군(n=5), 현수 기간 중 14일간 사전 전기자극을 실시한 ES14군(n=5), 현수 기간 중 11일간 사전 전기자극한 ES11군(n=5), 현수 기간 중 7일간 사전 전기자극한 ES7군(n=5)에 무작위 배치하여 실험을 진행하였다. 실험결과, HLS군과 ES7군에서 비복근의 근무게, 후지 활보장의 유의한 감소와 외향각의 유의한 증가가 관찰되었고, ES14군과 ES11군에서 비복근의 근무게와 후지 활보장, 외향각이 유의하게 유지되었음을 관찰하였다. 즉, 14일 및 11일의 사전 신경근 전기자극이 근위축 지연과 근기능 보존에 효과적임을 보여주고 있다. 이러한 결과는 근위축 예방 및 기능 유지를 위해서는 신경근 전기자극을 가능한 조기 적용해야함을 알려주고 있다.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.77-87
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• 2010

The present case study highlights the effects of a novel Comprehensive Hand Repetitive Intensive Strengthening Training (CHRIST) on morphological changes and associated upper extremity (UE) muscle strength and motor performance in a child with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy (CP). The Child, a 10-year-old girl with spastic quadriplegic CP, was treated with CHRIST for 60 minutes a day, five times a week, for 5 weeks. The CHRIST was designed to improve motor function and strength. Clinical tests including the modified Wolf Test, Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test, and Pediatric Motor Activity Log questionnaire were used to determine motor function. Ultrasound imaging was performed to determine the changes in the cross-section area (CSA) of the extensor carpi radialis (ECR) and triceps brachii (TRI). Muscle strength was measured with a dynamometer at pretest, and post-test, and 3-month follow-up. Ultrasound imaging data showed that the CSAs of both ECR and TRI muscles were enhanced as a function of the intervention. These changes were associated with muscle strength and motor performance and their effects remained even at a 3-month follow-up test. Our results suggest that the CHRIST was effective at treating muscle atrophy, weakness and motor dysfunction in a child with spastic quadriplegic CP.