• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.17-21
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• 2011

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the correlations, if any, between SPPB (Short physical performance battery), FRT (Functional reach test), and TUG (Timed up and go test) in hospitalized frail people. Methods: Seventy frail elderly patients (male/female: 16/54) participated in this study. All subjects could walk with or without an assisting device and they had no mental problems. Subjects were scored on physical functioning using the SPPB, FRT, and TUG. The data were analyzed using Pearson Correlation Coefficients. Results: There was a statistically significant difference between (a) SPPB and (b) FRT (p<0.01) and TUG (p<0.01). SPPB and FRT scores showed a positive correlation (r = 0.38) and SPPB and TUG scores showed a negative correlation (r = -0.56). Conclusion: SPPB, FRT, TUG scores are correlated with each other. From these results, we conclude that the SPPB is a useful method for predicting walking, balance, and physical function in frail elderly people.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.529-538
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• 2009

본 연구의 목적은 여성고령자의 균형과 관련된 평가항목 BBS(Berg balance scale), SPPB(short physical performance battery), TUG(timed up and go)를 측정하여 COP와의 상관관계를 알아보고자 하였다. 이를 위해 여성고령자 10명을 대상으로 신체기능검사와 정적직립자세 동안 지면경사(평지, 내리막, 오르막경사)에 따른 COP 이동범위와 평균속도를 산출하였다. 여성고령자들의 COP 좌우와 전후 값 비교에서 평지와 내리막, 오르막 모두 전후 값이 유의하게 크게 나타났으며, 좌우와 전후 각 방향에서 지면경사에 따른 유의한 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 신체 기능 점수와 COP 상관관계에서 BBS와 SPPB 점수가 높을수록 COP 이동범위와 평균속도 값은 감소하였으며 TUG 값이 클수록 COP 값이 크게 나타나는 유의한 상관관계를 나타냈다. 고령자들에게 균형과 관련된 신체기능검사와 COP는 지면경사에 따라 유의한 상관관계를 가지므로 임상에서 치료사들은 고령자들의 균형평가 시 COP 변수뿐만 아니라 BBS, SPPB, TUG를 통한 균형평가 활용이 가능하다고 본다.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2008

Background: This study was to investigate effects of falls prevention exercise on functional fitness in elderly. Methods: A total of 45 healthy over 65years old adults (men=15, women=30) who were participated in this study. Exercise were involved in the period of 12 week complex physical training for around 50 minutes a day, three times per week. We measured subjects' physical activity levels by short physical performance battery(SPPB) test, timed up & go(TUG) test, one leg standing test(OLST) with closed eyes and maximal step length (MSL) test. Results: After falls prevention exercise, there were statically significant differences in SPPB, TUG, OLST and MSL test (P<.01) between pre and post test. There were statically significant differences in SPPB, TUG, OLST, MSL between pre and post test in men and women. There were statically significant differences between men and women in SPPB, TUG, OLST and MSL test. Conclusion: Falls prevention exercise had significant effects on physical fitness level in elderly, with a result increase muscle strength, balance ability and it might prevent falls.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.1465-1474
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• 2020

이 연구의 목적은 스위스 볼과 탄성 밴드를 이용한 12주간의 복합운동이 여성 노인의 체력 및 근감소증 지표에 미치는 영향을 보고자 하였다. 운동집단 13명과 통제집단 14명으로 분류하여, 운동 집단은 주 3회, 3세트, 운동강도 약간 힘들게, 60분 실시하였다. 측정 변인은 근력, 전신지구력, 유연성과 동적 평형성으로 하였고, 근감소증 지표는 근력 요인과 단기운동수행력으로 하였다. 연구결과 체력 변인에서는 근력, 전신지구력과 유연성에서는 유의한 개선이 없었고, 동적 평형성에서는 유의한 개선이 있었다. 근감소증 지표에서는 유의한 개선이 없었으나 단기운동수행력에서는 유의한 개선이 있었다. 결론적으로 스위스 볼과 탄성 밴드를 이용한 복합운동은 동적 평형성과 단기운동수행력에 긍정적 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.292-297
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• 2022

Purpose: This study describes the effects of kicking a ball training on balance and upper limb function in chronic hemiplegia. Methods: Thirty chronic stroke patients were randomly selected; Kicking a ball (n=10), Treadmill gait (n=10), Stepping on the ground group (n=10). The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) for balance and Foot Scan for weight distribution. Upper limb function was measured by the Manal Function Test (MFT). This treatment was performed five times a week for a total of 4 weeks. Results: Kicking group was significantly increased in SPPB (p<0.05) and MFT (p<0.05) between pretest vs post test and pretest vs follow-up. Conclusion: Kicking a ball was effective for improving weight acceptance on the paretic leg, balance and upper limb function. However, In terms of balance, the core stabilization that affected the upper extremity function was not evaluated. Thus, additional research may help determine correlation between core stability and upper limb function to improve balance.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.358-364
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• 2014

Purpose: Flexed posture commonly increases with age in older women and is characterized by an excessive curvature in the thoracic spine (kyphosis), forward head posture, and decline in height. This study was conducted in order to determine the relationship between flexed posture, physical performance, and psychosocial factors in community dwelling elderly women in Korea. Methods: Fifty-two subjects with thoracic kyphosis of $40^{\circ}C$ or greater participated in this study. Flexed posture was measured using kyphosis angle (KA), forward head posture (FHP), and round shoulder (RS), and physical performance was evaluated using the short physical performance battery (SPPB), grip strength, and static and dynamic balance. Psychosocial factors were measured using depression and the quality of life (QOL). All data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0 software for windows. Results: KA showed significant correlation with SPPB score (r=-0.447) and dynamic balance (r=0.426) (p<0.05) depression (r=0.405) and QOL (r=-0.464) but not with grip strength and static balance in elderly individuals. FHP and RS showed significant correlation with SPPB score (r=0.002, r=-0341) and dynamic balance (r=-0.278, r=0.346) (p<0.05) but not with psychosocial factors. Conclusion: These findings suggest that flexed posture provides meaningful information about physical performance and psychosocial factors in elderly women. Our data suggest that the flexed posture may need to be addressed as part of the health management process for elderly women.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.15-31
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• 1995

This study was carried out to develop a computer software system for poultry breeding by using microcomputer(PC). Through this study, SPPB(Statistical Package for Poultry Breeding) was designed and developed, which can help poultry breeder collect and analyse the chick records. A main feature of the system was the application of user-oriented procedure, for example, choice of the flock file, selection of the family size and the desired traits. Creation of the data files and the breeding files. calculation of the elementary statistics, estimation of the heritability and the genetic and phenotypic correlation coefficients can be obtained by user's choice of the sire and dam family size. Also, it is possible to estimate the various selection indices through this system. Easiness of using this system and the flexibility of the file management could help increasing the efficiency of related practical poultry breeding jobs. Correctness and relationships between the unit programs in the system were proved through the run-test of the SPPB using sample data. Because it wasn't able to collect breeding records at the commercial breeding farm, effectiveness of the system was not proved totally. Also. it will be necessary to develop the integrated software system which make possible to computerize the general works at breeding farm and the genetic analyses of the records from chick breeders.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.114-123
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• 2020

이 연구의 목적은 파워 저항운동이 여성노인의 체력, 근육량 및 단기운동수행력에 미치는 영향을 보고자 하였다. 이 연구에 참여한 피검자는 70세 이상의 천안시 거주 여성노인 30명을 파워 저항운동군 15명과 일반 저항운동군 15명으로 분류하였다. 파워 저항운동군은 속도를 빠르게 하는 저항운동을 일반 저항운동군은 평소속도의 운동을 주 3회 60분간 실시하였다. 연구결과 근력은 두 저항운동군에서 유의한 개선을 보였고, 전신지구력에서는 파워 저항운동군에서 유의한 개선을 보였다. 단기운동수행력 중 2.44m왕복걷기는 파워 저항운동군에서, 400m걷기에서는 두 저항운동군에서 유의한 개선을 보이는 것으로 나타났다. 결론적으로 체력과 근량 및 단기운동수행력에서 두 운동방법의 효과는 충분하나 파워저항운동이 다소 우세한 것으로 나타났다.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.41-48
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• 2023

PURPOSE: Falls are caused by a decline in physical and cognitive function. A quantitative evaluation tool that can comprehensively evaluate motor and cognitive functions for elderly people with an impaired physical function. This study assessed the clinical application potential by confirming the correlation between the physical function tests, cognitive and the stepping trail-making test (S-TMT). METHODS: Fourteen community-dwelling older patients (65-75 years) were recruited. The study conducted cognitive function tests with the trail-making test (TMT-A, B), and physical function tests (6-minute walking test (6MWT), short physical performance battery (SPPB), and timed up and go (TUG)). The results of were analyzed using SPSS version 21.0. Descriptive statistics were used for the general characteristics of the study subjects, and the correlations between S-TMT, other functional tests were examined through Pearson's correlation analysis. The statistical significance was set to .05. RESULTS: S-TMT had a significant positive correlation with the TUG (r = .588^*) and trail-making test-B (TMT-B) (r = .689^*, p < .05). Furthermore, S-TMT showed a negative correlation between SPPB (r = -.397) and 6MWT (r = -.422), but it was not statistically significant. CONCLUSION: S-TMT is a cognitive-gait dual-task performance evaluation tool that can be performed safely. A significant correlation was confirmed between the TUG test and the TMT-B. S-TMT is a dual-task screening tool that can evaluate both physical and cognitive functions simultaneously.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.229-236
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• 2016

Objective: This study aimed, first, to develop core strength training equipment with elderly-friendly, easy-to-use features and, second, to investigate the effect of core strength training using the equipment on the performance and stability of the elderly in activities of daily living. Method: In this study, we developed training equipment with a stability ball that can be used for performing core strength exercises in the elderly. Twenty-three elderly subjects (age: $77.87{\pm}6.95years$, height: $149.78{\pm}6.95cm$, and weight: $60.57{\pm}7.21kg$) participated in this study. The subjects performed the core strength training exercise with 16 repetitions for 8 weeks (2 repetitions per week). Performance in activities of daily living was assessed by using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), a test of going up and down 4 stairs, and one-leg static balance test. Stability was quantified as changes in the center of pressure (COP) and C90 area. Results: With the core strength equipment, trunk core strength exercise could be performed by pulling or pushing a rope with 2 hands on the stability ball. During the task, the tension in the rope was manipulated by a motor connected to the rope and the COP of the subject was measured by 4 load cells mounted in the equipment. Our results showed that the SPPB score was significantly higher (p < .05), the time to complete the "going up and down 4 stairs" test was significantly shorter (p < .05), and one-leg static balance statistically improved under an eyes-open condition (p < .05) after as compared with before the core strength training. The changes in the COP in the anteroposterior and mediolateral directions, and C90 area were significantly lower in the posttest (p <. 05) than in the pretest. Conclusion: The core strength training exercise using the equipment developed in the present study improved the performance and stability of the elderly in activities of daily living.