• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.292-297
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• 2020

Background: Ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries in the sports population or during usual daily life activities. The sprain can cause functional ankle instability (FAI), and it is very important to treat FAI. However, the optimum intervention method for FAI has yet to be determined. Objects: This study investigated the impact that virtual reality (VR) training program on balance with ankle kinesio taping for FAI. Methods: Twenty-two people were selected for the study and randomly divided into the experimental (n = 11) and the control group (n = 11). The experimental group had attached kinesio taping on the ankle and then implemented a virtual reality exercise program for 30 minutes a day. Nintendo Wii Fit Plus was used for the VR intervention three times a week for four weeks. The control group performed only two measurements without intervention. Results: There were no statistically significant differences in overall, anterior-posterior (AP), medial-lateral (ML) index of the static balance, and significant differences in overall, AP, ML index of the dynamic balance when taping and VR exercise were applied at the same time (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences in overall and ML index of static and dynamic balance compared with before and after assessment between the experimental and the control group, and found differences in AP index of static and dynamic balance (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Kinesio taping may not influence the balance of FAI as great as people expected. VR approach does not affect the static balance of FAI, but it influences dynamic balance in overall, AP, ML index. The authors suggest that VR-based exercises can be used as an additional concept in clinicians for FAI or as part of a home program because the exercises still have limitations.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2005

Community-based group exercise programs for people with chronic stroke are relatively uncommon in Korea. In addition, it is currently not known whether a community-based group exercise program is effective or not. The purpose of this study was to evaluate an 8 week community-based functional exercise program for its effects on balance performance and occupational performance in persons with chronic stroke. Twenty-five community-dwelling individuals with stroke participated in this program. Outcome of the program was assessed by the Berg Balance Scale and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). The functional exercise program lasted for eight weeks, with a 1-hour program twice per week and it consisted of mobility, stability, balance, functional strength, and gait training. The subjects were trained by one physical therapist but were under one-to-one supervision from students. The data of sixteen individuals who scored more than 24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) were analyzed. There was a significant effect both in terms of the COPM Performance Score & the Satisfaction Score (p=.002) and with the Berg Balance Score (p=.001). It was found that a short-term community-based exercise program could improve both performance of activities and balance. Further, all subjects reported that they were satisfied with this program.

• 재활치료과학
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.77-91
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• 2022

목적 : 본 연구는 작업기반 라이프스타일 중재 프로그램이 지역사회 노인에게 미치는 효과를 알아보고 적용가능성을 알아보기 위해 진행되었다. 연구방법 : 지역사회에 거주하고 있는 노인 9명을 대상으로 진행되었으며 단일집단 사전-사후 검사 설계를 사용하여 연구를 진행하였다. 참가자들은 해외 연구를 통해 효과가 확인된 라이프스타일 리디자인 프로그램(Lifestyle redesign program)을 기반으로 한 작업기반 라이프스타일 중재 프로그램을 그룹회기 12회, 개인회기 1회로 총 7주에 걸쳐 제공받았다. 효과를 알아보기 위해 작업균형, 시간사용, 활동참여 수준, 활동 수행도 및 만족도, 우울, 건강관련 삶의 질에 대한 평가를 프로그램 전, 후로 진행하고 평가 결과를 분석하였다. 또한 후기평가 시 프로그램에 대한 설문을 진행하여 참가자들이 생각하는 주관적인 프로그램의 타당성, 필요성, 효과성에 대해 알아보았다. 결과 : 초기평가와 후기평가를 통해 얻은 자료를 분석한 결과 전반적인 작업균형(p=.012)과 하위영역인 건강(p=.017), 관계(p=.012), 도전 및 흥미(p=.012), 자아정체성(p=.012)에 대한 작업균형 그리고 활동참여수준(p=.008), 활동 수행도(p=.012) 및 만족도(p=.008), 전반적인 건강관련 삶의 질(p=.034) 및 하위영역 중 신체적 건강(p=.041)이 향상되었으며, 여가(p=.008)와 휴식(p=.008)에 대한 시간사용에 변화가 있었고, 마지막으로 우울(p=.012)이 감소한 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한 프로그램에 대한 설문 결과 참가자들이 생각하는 프로그램에 대한 주관적 타당성, 필요성, 효과성 모두 적절한 수준을 나타내는 것을 확인하였다. 결론 : 작업기반 라이프스타일 중재프로그램은 지역사회 노인에게 충분히 받아들여질 수 있으며 건강에 긍정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있는 중재법으로 사료된다.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.149-155
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• 2013

Background: Stochastic resonance whole-body vibration training (SR-WBV) was tested to reduce work-related musculoskeletal complaints. Methods: Participants were 54 white-collar employees of a Swiss organization. The controlled crossover design comprised two groups each given 4 weeks of exercise and no training during a second 4-week period. Outcome was daily musculoskeletal well-being, musculoskeletal pain, and surefootedness. In addition, participants performed a behavioral test on body balance prior to when SR-WBV started and after 4 weeks of SR-WBV. Results: Across the 4-week training period, musculoskeletal well-being and surefootedness were significantly increased (p < 0.05), whereas musculoskeletal pain was significantly reduced only in those who reported low back pain during the last 4 weeks prior to the study (p < 0.05). Body balance was significantly increased by SR-WBV (p < 0.05). Conclusion: SR-WBV seems to be an efficient option in primary prevention of musculoskeletal complaints and falls at work.

• 국제물리치료학회지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.1903-1906
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• 2019

Background: Foot drop is a common symptom after stroke and causes walking disorders. Therefore, its proper treatment is important for improving the walking ability of patients with foot drop. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of electrostimulation during walking on the walking ability of patients with foot drop after stroke. Design: Quasi-experial study. Methods: The study enrolled 18 patients with foot drop after stroke. All subjects were assigned to the experimental or control group. The experimental group underwent electric stimulation during walking, while the control group used ankle foot orthoses. Both groups received treatment 20 minutes a day 5 times a week for 4 weeks. Outcome measures were assessed for walking and balance ability using the 10-m walking test (10MWT), 6-min walking test (6MWT), and Timed Up and Go test (TUG) Results: After the intervention, both groups showed significant improvements in 6MWT and TUG results. However, the experimental group showed significantly better improvement on all tests than the control group. Conclusion: The foot drop stimulator effectively improved the walking and balance ability of patients with foot drop after stroke.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.73-80
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• 2011

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between the visual perception ability and the static dynamic balance ability in health elderly. Method: The Motor Free Visual Perception Test-Row Score(MVPT-RS) and MVPT-Process Time(MVPT-PT) were used for evaluating the visual perception abilities. Assessment of the balance ability was taken by using Good Balance System. In the assessment using Good Balance System, X, Y coordinate speed, anterior-posterior direction, medial-lateral direction and Velocity Movement(VM) in standing posture when eye open were measured as static balance abilities. Thirty-seven healthy elderly who live in Gwangyang participated in the experiment for 2 months, from October to November 2010. Results: 1. There were statistically significant differences of MVPT-RS, MVPT-PT, NSB-X, NSB-Y, NSB-VM, OLB-X, and OLB-VM based on the gender(p<0.05). 2. The negative correlations of MVPT-RS:NSB-Y(r=-0.354), MVPT-RS:OLB-X(r=-0.4), MVPT-RS: OLB-Y(r=-0.371), but positive correlations of MVPT-PT:DTB-T showed a statistical significance(r=0.45, p<0.05). 3. The positive correlations of NSB-X:NSB-Y(r=0.54), NSB-X: NSB-VM(r=0.848), NSB-Y:NSB-VM(r=0.531), OLB-X:OLB-Y(r=0.876), OLB-X:OLB-VM(r=0.872), and OLB-Y:OLB-VM(r=0.787) showed statistical significances(p<0.05). Conclusion: These results showed that the visual perception ability was correlated with some balance ability in health elderly. Especially the perception test process time(MVPT-PT) has closely related with the DTB-T. The visual perception ability is considered as a factor on the balance ability in health elderly. Further study will focus on the development of improving program of visual perception ability as an improving method of balancing ability in health elderly.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.183-188
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• 2017

Background: Recommendations have been proposed for minimum aerobic fitness among firefighters but it is unclear if those criteria relate to performance on the fireground. Less fit individuals fatigue more quickly than fit individuals when working at comparable intensity and may have gait changes, increasing risk of falls. We evaluated the effect of fatigue during a live burn evolution on gait parameters and functional balance comparing them to aerobic fitness levels. Methods: A total of 24 firefighters had gait and balance tested before and after a live burn evolution. Data were stratified by aerobic fitness of greater/less than 14 metabolic equivalents (METs). Results: Analysis of gait cycles measurements before and after the live burn evolution revealed that single leg stance, cycle, and swing time decreased (p < 0.05) but there were no differences in the other measures. There were no differences in time to complete the functional balance test, or errors committed before or after a live burn evolution. When firefighters were sorted by fitness level of 14 METs, there were no differences for errors or time before or after the live burn evolution. Balance data were analyzed using a linear regression. Individuals with lower fitness levels required more time to complete the test. Conclusion: A 14-MET criterion failed to distinguish gait or balance characteristics in this group. However, less fit firefighters did require more time to complete the balance test (p = 0.003). Aerobic fitness alone does not predict gait changes among firefighters following a live burn evolution but does appear to influence functional balance.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제11권11호
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• pp.4374-4381
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• 2010

본 연구는 복합운동프로그램이 뇌졸중 환자의 상지 기능 및 균형 능력에 미치는 효과를 알아보는 것이었다. 연구 대상자는 뇌졸중으로 인한 좌측 편마비 증상을 보이는 68세 여성이며, 연구 기간은 2005년 4월 17일부터 2007년 8월 30일까지였다. 복합운동프로그램은 관절가동범위운동, 근력강화운동 및 반복적인 과제-지향적 활동 등으로 구성되었으며, 대상자는 주 3회, 매 회기 1시간씩 복합운동프로그램을 수행하였다. 대상자의 상지 기능은 브론스트롬 손회복 및 상지 회복 단계, Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Motor Function, 뇌졸중 상지기능검사로 측정하였고, 균형 능력은 Tinetti Gait & Balance Scale과 One Leg Standing Test로 평가하였다. 연구 결과 대상자의 상지 기능 검사의 점수가 향상되었고, 균형 능력 검사 점수는 유지 및 향상되는 것으로 나타나, 복합운동프로그램이 뇌졸중 환자의 상지 기능과 균형 능령을 증진시키는 것으로 나타났다.

• 대한지역사회작업치료학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.11-21
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• 2015

목적 : 본 연구는 복합 중재프로그램이 치매노인의 작업수행능력, 인지, 균형, 삶의 질, 시간 사용에 미치는 효과를 확인하고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 치매노인 15명을 대상으로 12주 동안 총 5단계로 복합 중재프로그램을 진행하였다. 프로그램 적용 전과 후 작업수행능력(COPM), 인지(MMSE-DS), 균형(BBS), 우울(GDS-K), 일상생활활동(MBI), 삶의 질(GQOL-D), 시간 사용(OQ)을 평가하였으며, 10주간의 중재 프로그램을 실시하였다. 결과 : 복합 중재프로그램 적용 후 치매노인의 작업수행능력의 만족도, 균형능력, 삶의 질, 시간 사용 형태 중 이동 영역에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 확인할 수 있었다. 결론 : 복합 중재프로그램은 치매노인의 작업수행 만족도와 삶의 질 및 균형 능력 향상에 효과적이었다. 또한 시간 사용 형태 중 이동에 소요되는 시간 사용량의 증가를 확인할 수 있어 치매노인의 삶의 다양한 측면에서 그 효과를 확인할 수 있었다.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.11-22
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• 2013

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of music intervention upon lighting on stress. Method : The participants 60 college students, were divided three groups. Two groups were apply each music and bright lighting(bright lighting groups) and music and dark lighting(dark lighting groups) during 13minutes at Snozelen and the other group was control group. Each groups were assessed stress resistance, activity of parasympathetic nerve, activity of sympathetic nerve, balance of ANS, physical arousal by EKG of CANS 3000, at before and after other each intervention. The analyses were performed using version of SPSS 17. Result : The change rate of bright lighting group was showed statistically significant decrease in stress resistance compared to control group. And the change rate of dark lighting group was showed statistically significant decrease in resistance stress, activity of parasympathetic nerve, and balance of ANS compared to control group and statistically significant increase in stress resistance and activity of parasympathetic nerve compared to bright lighting group. Conclusion : The results of this study indicate that music intervention on dark lighting is more effective on decrease of stress than application of bright lighting and general lighting.