• Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.957-963
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• 2015

Objective To compare the pain-reducing effect of forest bathing alone versus forest bathing in combination with stretching and strengthening exercises in patients with chronic posterior neck pain. Methods Sixty-four subjects with posterior neck pain that had lasted more than 3 months were enrolled. They were randomly divided into a forest bathing alone (FBA) group and a forest bathing with exercise (FBE) group; each group included 32 subjects. All subjects from both groups walked every morning in the forest for about 2 hours for 5 days. In the afternoon, the FBE group did a stretching and strengthening exercise for about 4 hours; the FBA group had free time in the woods. Visual analog scale (VAS) on one day, VAS over the previous week, neck disability index (NDI), EuroQol 5D-3L VAS (EQ VAS) and index (EQ index), McGill pain questionnaire (MPQ), the number of trigger points in the posterior neck region (TRPs), and the range of motion of the cervical spine were evaluated on the first and last day of the program and compared between the two groups. Results The number of TRPs were significantly reduced in the FBE group compared with the FBA group (p=0.013). However, the other scales showed no significant difference between the two groups. Conclusion When patients with chronic posterior neck pain underwent a short-term forest bathing (less than 7 days) program, FBE was more effective in the reduction of the number of TRPs than FBA. However, all other pain measurement scales we evaluated showed no statistically significant difference between the two protocols.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.11-19
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• 2010

The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of balance training with 'TETRAX' system, a balance training and assessment tool, on balance and mobility in acute hemiplegic patients. Nineteen matched subjects were assigned randomly into either an experimental group or a control group. An experimental group with 10 subjects received balance training with 'TETRAX' exercise program and conventional physical therapy interventions 5 times per week during 4 weeks. A control group with 9 subjects received conventional physical therapy interventions 5 times per week during 4 weeks. Outcome measures were taken before and after 4 weeks of interventions using the Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement (STREAM), the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), gait speed, and the fall down index. Results indicated that both exercise groups improved significantly in STREAM, BBS, and gait speed (p<.05). The experimental group had a little improvement than the control group. Both exercise groups did not show statistical significance in fall down index (p<.05). Following 4 weeks of intervention, except gait speed there was no statistically significant difference between two groups. However, these findings suggest that conventional physical therapy interventions with visual feedback training could be effective on improving balance and mobility than conventional physical therapy alone in acute hemiplegic patients.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.63-70
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• 2016

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to conduct an Otago exercise program with stroke patients in a clinical setting and ascertain its effects on balance and walking ability. METHODS: The participating subjects were 45 people who had been diagnosed with stroke. They were assigned to two groups (Otago exercise; OE, n=22; balance exercise; BE, n=23), and the exercises were conducted for three sessions per week for eight weeks. The main balance outcomes were evaluated using the timed up and go test (TUG) and the four step square test (FSST), while walking ability was evaluated using the 10 m walk test (10MWT), direction change ability was measured using the figure 8 of walk test (F8WT), and the decrease of fear was evaluated using the modified falls efficacy scale (MFES). RESULTS: In the analysis results, the Otago exercise group showed significant increases in TUG, FSST, 10MWT, and F8WT within the both groups. There were significant differences in all variables between the OE group and the BE group at the post-intervention evaluation, but there was no significant difference between the groups with respect to the 10MWT. This study showed that conducting Otago exercise in stroke patients increased the main outcomes for TUG, FSST, F8WT scores, but not for 10MWT. CONCLUSION: The results of this study demonstrated that Otago exercise would be useful to improve balance and gait for stroke patients who want to improve their abilities and activities of daily living.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.69-75
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• 2014

Objective: We developed a Motor-Assisted Rowing Machine (MARM) for Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), by modification of the Concept II rowing machine, so that the seats could be operated automatically in a backward and forward direction by a motor. Design: Case report. Methods: Motor rowing consisted of a chair with inclination control, a motor system, control button, monitor, program, leg supporter, safety belt, and seat. The patients were 2 men rowing athletes with SCI, classified as American Spinal Injury Association class B, participated in the study. Level of thoracic injury ranged from T8 to T10. The subjects rowed at a self-selected stroke rate with 50 watts. Two different rowing methods (static rowing without movement of the seat, dynamic rowing using MARM) were assigned to each participant during 10 minutes; 34 reflective markers were attached to their full bodies. Kinematic data were collected using the Vicon motion analysis system. Based on the full body model provided as a default by the equipment. In the rowing exercise, the rowing motions were divided into Drive Phase and Recovery Phase. Results: The two rowing methods differ in handle range, seat range, handle and seat ratio, handle velocity, and seat velocity during static and dynamic rowing. The rowing exercise using a rowing machine developed MARM increased tendency to the range of motion in the dynamic method compared to the static method. Conclusions: The newly developed MARM could be a useful whole body exercise for people with SCI.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권10호
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• pp.277-286
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• 2021

이 연구는 12주간 재활 운동프로그램이 어깨 불안정성을 가진 고등학교 야구선수들의 관절가동범위와 근력에 미치는 효과를 알아보기 위해 실시하였다. 어깨 불안정성이 있는 것으로 판명된 재활 운동군 12명과 정상 운동군 13명을 선정하였다. 12주간 재활운동 참가 전·후 내·외회전 관절가동범위는 공변량분석(ANCOVA)을 실시하였으며, 등속성 근력은 이원변량 분석(two-way ANOVA)을 실시하였으며, 통계적 유의수준은 p<.05로 설정 하였다. 관절가동범위는 불안정이 있는 우위측과 비-우위측 어깨의 경우 재활운동 전·후 내회전 ROM이 유의하게 증가했으며, Total ROM의 경우 불안정이 있는 우위측 어깨에서 재활운동 후 유의하게 증가했다. 등속성 근력의 경우 재활운동 후 내회전 근력이 각속도 180°/sec에서 유의하게 개선되었다. 본 연구 결과를 요약하면 12주간 재활운동 프로그램이 어깨 불안정성 환자의 ROM, 근력 개선에 효과적인 것으로 나타났다. 하지만 제한적 결과에 미루어 재활기간의 연장을 전제로 한 추가적 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• 한방비만학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.109-119
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• 2005

Objective : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of obesity management program on height and body Composition and its correlationship with constitution types, obesity grade, and the frequency of attendance among the elementary school student. Methods : The subjects consisted of 75 elementary school student who participated in the obesity management program and got the constitution type test and height and height-body composition test(2 times). The program contained proper lifestyle education, dietary education, exercise and so on once a week for nine weeks. The data were analyzed with SPSS 12.0 for Windows. Results : Height and body composition were significantly improved at the post-test. Among constitution types, obesity grade, and the frequency of attendance, obesity grade by BMI was correlated with the change of height and body composition. Conclusion : These results provides evidence that obesity management program is effective in improving height and body composition for elementary school student.

• 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회논문지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.305-319
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• 2020

본 연구는 4차 산업혁명시대와 고령사회를 맞아 노인생활체육 진흥을 위해 운동재활분야의 현주소를 파악하여 노인들의 삶의 질 향상을 위한 활성화 방안을 제시하는데 목적이 있다. 문헌연구방법을 통해 노인생활체육 활동 및 관련 운동재활분야의 실태를 분석하고 노인보건복지와 노인생활체육 사업의 분석, 그리고 노인생활체육 진흥을 위한 운동재활분야의 활성화 방안을 제시하였다. 첫째, 노인들의 생활체육 참여 유인 홍보 시 운동재활의 필요성과 중요성의 인식과 홍보를 강화해야 한다. 둘째, 노인여가복지시설 등에 노인스포츠지도사를 의무적으로 배치하여 사회복지사와의 협업으로 효율적인 노인건강지도 관리에 전문성을 강화시켜야 한다. 셋째, 대학의 생활체육학과, 노인체육복지학과 및 실버복지스포츠학부 등 교육과정에 운동재활 및 유사과목을 이수하도록 하며, 노인여가복지시설 등의 자원봉사활동 과목도 이수하도로 하여 진로선택의 기회를 제공해야 한다. 넷째, 문화체육관광부와 보건복지부와의 협업을 통해 노인복지관, 경로당, 노인교실 등 특성화된 운동재활프로그램의 개발과 함께 운동종목 능력과 운동재활능력을 겸비한 전문가를 순회강사로 활용하여 정부의 일자리 창출 정책에 이바지해야 한다. 다섯째, 노인생활체육에 필요한 연구개발에 투자를 확대한다. 여섯째, 노인대상의 혼자서 할 수 있는 다양한 운동재활치료 동영상과 지침서를 개발하여 배포한다. 이는 다섯 번째와 연계된 내용이며, 특히, 코로나19 관련 긴급히 대비책을 강구해야 할 것이다. 일곱째, 문화체육관광부와 보건복지부의 조정된 노인체육진흥 기구신설을 통해 이중적 업무에 따른 비효율성과 예산낭비를 줄여야 하며, 기구신설의 기능을 확대하여 은퇴 후 건강관리, 운동재활, 안전사고 예방, 바이러스 등 교육부분도 강화해야 할 것이다.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.1-15
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• 2005

Objective : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of a community based group exercise intervention on motor functional capacity. To evaluate the immediate(post-treatment) effects after 6-weeks exercise program on the group exercise intervention(PNF and Circuit exercise). Methods : Subjects-Included persons with stroke who were living in the community. Thirty-seven subjects were randomly assigned to the PNF, Circuit exercise and control group participated in a repeated measures design that evaluated the subjects with pre-treatment, post-treatment(6 weeks). Functional ability outcome measures assessed the motor assessment scale(MAS) and EMG. Both treatment groups participated in exercise cJass three times a week for 6 weeks. Group programs focused on balance, functional motor capacity and walking ability. The PNF program was modified PNF pattem and techniques with emphasis on functional tasks when possible, as well as stretching of the more affected limb particularly in the more affected shoulder. The Circuit program with subjects completing practice at a selies of work station as well as participating in walking races and relay with other members of the group. Results : Compared with the control group, the treatment group had larger improvements in the motor function ability after 6 weeks treatment and Post-treatment test scores were more significant than the pre-treatment score. 1. Motor function were assessed by using MAS, sit to stand, walking and upper function were assessed pre-treatment versus post-treatment measures revealed a statically significant(p<.05). There were significant differences between the groups. Compared with the control group, the treatment group had larger improvements. 2. In the treatment groups, demonstrated difference in the electromyographic activation of biceps, triceps, quadriceps and tibialis anterior muscles on the paretic side in the response to the reaching arm movement and stepping motion in stance. The difference in muscle activation improvement were not statically significant. Conclusion : The results of this study showed that the PNF and Circuit group exercise intervention can improve motor functional ability. This study suggests that the PNF and Circuit exercise programs is appropriate for community-based group exercise principles. It leads to gain and maintain potential function for disabled persons after stroke in the community.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.18-27
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• 2011

This study was to investigate the positive effects of specially designed trunk-stabilization exercise program on lower extremity balance of elderly with history of leprosy. In this participants, lower extremity functions has been undermined by the development of damage in peripheral nerves. A total of 40 elderly with history of leprosy were divided into 2 groups of equal size ($n_{1,\;2}=20$): a group that participated in the exercise program, and a control group that did not exercise but did continue to engage in normal daily activities (including walking). The exercise group exercised for 60 minutes 2 days a week for 12 weeks. Static balance ability was measured by asking study participants to a one leg standing test: dynamic balancing ability was measured with a tandem walking test and a timed up-and-go test. The participants in the exercise program and the control group were tested before and after completion of the exercise program for comparison, and then divided according to their ability to feel sensory in the soles of their feet into the categories of normal sensory group: group with sensory loss in one foot: and group with sensory loss in both feet. The participants in the exercise program showed a positive, statistically significant difference in static balance compared with the control group (p<.05) as measured using the one leg standing test. Similarly, the participants in dynamic balance (p<.05) as measured using the tandem walking and timed up-and-go tests. Finally, these improvements were related to the severity of sensory loss in the soles of the feet for all study participants.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.298-309
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• 2005

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a comprehensive rehabilitation program on grip strength, pinch strength, the shoulder joint function, flexibility, and fatigue in mastectomy patients. Method: The subjects were fifty-five women with breast cancer (27 in the control group and 28 in the experimental group). The subjects in the experimental group participated in a comprehensive rehabilitation program for 10 weeks, which was composed of education, stress management, exercise, and peer support group activity. Results: The results revealed that the increase in grip strength, key pinch, the shoulder joint function, and flexibility (Back & Reach test, Standing & Bending reach test) of the operated extremity, and the decrease in fatigue were significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group. However, the results revealed that tip strength and palmar pinch of the experimental group increased but there was no significant difference from that of the control group. Conclusions: The 10-week comprehensive rehabilitation program showed much affirmative effect on physical function, and fatigue of breast cancer patients after mastectomy.