• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.371-378
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• 2021

본 연구는 여성노인을 대상으로 낙상예방을 위한 12주간 복합운동프로그램이 여성노인의 낙상관련 건강체력, 낙상위험도, 자세균형에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해 실시하였다. 본 연구의 목적을 달성하기 위해 연구대상자는 운동그룹 16명 통제그룹 16명으로 총 32명이 참여하였다. 운동그룹은 복합운동프로그램을 주 3회 60분씩 12주 동안 실시하였고 통제그룹은 같은 기간 동안 일상적인 생활을 하였다. 여성노인들의 낙상관련 건강체력은 노인체력검사(SFT: senior fitness test)중 동적평형성, 2분 동안 제자리걷기, 30초 동안 일어섰다 앉기 검사를 측정하였다. 여성노인들의 낙상위험도는 Tetrax장비로 측정하고 자세균형능력은 Spine Balance 3D를 이용하여 측정하였다. 본 연구의 자료처리는 SPSS/ver. 21을 이용하여 이원반복측정 변량분석(two-way ANOVA with repeated measures)을 실시하였고, 유의수준은 α=.05로 하였다. 본 연구결과 복합운동을 적용한 운동그룹은 동적평형성(p=.001), 2분 제자리걷기(p=.001), 30초 동안 일어섰다 앉기(p=.001), 낙상위험도(p=.002), 자세균형(p=.034)에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 보였지만 통제그룹은 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 이상의 결과를 살펴보면 여성노인들의 12주간 복합운동프로그램 참여가 그들의 건강체력과 자세안정성을 향상시키고 낙상의 위험을 감소시킬 수 있을 것이다.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.71-81
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• 2024

Purpose : In this study, we compared the effects of ankle, McKenzie, and cervical stabilization exercises in individuals with a forward head posture. Outcome measures investigated included the neck disability index, craniovertebral angle (CVA), cranial rotation angle (CRA), and thickness of the longus colli muscle (LC) and carotid artery (CA) post-intervention. Methods : The study included 20 individuals with a forward head posture, who were assigned to an experimental group (EG, individuals performed ankle exercises) or control group (CG, individuals performed McKenzie and cervical stabilization exercises). The EG intervention was specifically designed to enhance proprioception in the ankle joint and strengthen the ankle muscles to improve overall stability and function. In contrast, CG interventions aimed to improve neck muscle balance and cervical spine alignment. Paired t-tests were used to analyze intragroup changes and independent t-tests to determine intergroup differences pre-and post-intervention. The significance level for all statistical tests was set at α=.05. Results : We observed significant post-intervention improvements in both groups, specifically, in the CVA, CRA, and LC and CA thickness (p<.05). These results indicate that ankle, McKenzie, and cervical stabilization exercises were useful for neck posture correction, improved muscle balance, and enhanced blood flow to the neck. Conclusion : This study underscores the positive effects of ankle, McKenzie, and cervical stabilization exercises in individuals with a forward head posture. Our study highlights the benefits of these exercises for posture correction and overall neck health and the clinical effectiveness and usefulness of ankle exercises as an important intervention to improve forward head posture.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.156-164
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• 2022

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a representative disease, and LBP is characterized by muscle dysfunction that provides stability to the lumbar spine. This causes physical functional problems such as decreased posture control ability by reducing the muscular endurance and balance of the lumbar spine. Pelvic compression using instruments, which has been used during recent stabilization exercises, focuses on the anterior superior iliac spine of the pelvis and puts pressure on the sacroiliac joint during exercise, making the pelvis more symmetrical and stable. Currently, research has been actively conducted on the use of pelvic compression belts and non-elastic pelvic belts; however, few studies have conducted research on the application effect of pelvic compression using instruments. Objects: This study aimed to investigate whether there is a difference in trunk muscular endurance and dynamic and static balance ability levels by applying pelvic stabilization through a pelvic compression device between the LBP group and the non-LBP group. Methods: Thirty-nine subjects currently enrolled in Daejeon University were divided into 20 subjects with LBP group and 19 subjects without LBP (NLBP group), and the groups were compared with and without pelvic compression. The trunk muscular endurance test was performed with 4 movements, the dynamic balance test was performed using a Y-balance test, and the static balance test was performed using a Wii balance board. Results: There was a significant difference the LBP group and the NLBP group after pelvic compression was applied to all tests (p < 0.05). In the static and dynamic balance ability test after pelvic compression was applied, there was a significant difference in the LBP group than in the NLBP group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: These results show that pelvic compression using instruments has a positive effect on both those with and without LBP and that it has a greater impact on balance ability when applied to those with LBP.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.311-327
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of diaphragmatic breathing on activation of trunk muscles of patients with low back pain. Diaphragmatic breathing may affect activation of trunk muscles. The assumptions are as follows: the crural diaphragm attatches to the lumbar vertebrae from L1 to L3, the voluntary downward pressurization of the diaphragm increases intra-abdominal pressure, and this increases the stiffness of the spine. Diaphragmatic breathing increases intra-abdominal pressure and the increased intra-abdominal pressure may contribute to the lumbar stability. Sixty patients with low back pain were randomly divided into two groups. Experimental group performed diaphragmatic breathing exercise with six breathing positions and control group performed only the breathing positions for five times per week during six weeks. % maximal voluntary contraction(% MVC) of trunk muscles on six breathing positions of experimental and control group was measured according to testing period of pre test, three weeks, and six weeks. The repeated measures of one-way ANOVA were used to analyze % MVC on trunk muscles of experimental and control group according to testing period. The results of this study were as follows: First, % MVC of right and left erector spinae in the right leg extension position indicated the statistically significant difference in experimental group which performed diaphragmatic breathing exercise rather than control group (p<0.05). Second, % MVC of right and left erector spinae in all-four positions indicated the statistically significant difference in experimental group which performed diaphragmatic breathing exercise rather than control group (p<0.05). Third, % MVC of right and left erector spinae, external oblique in the sitting position indicated the statistically significant difference in experimental group which performed diaphragmatic breathing exercise rather than control group (p<0.05). Fourth, % MVC of right and left erector spinae, external oblique in the standing position indicated the statistically significant difference in experimental group which performed diaphragmatic breathing exercise rather than control group (p<0.05). Fifth, % MVC of right and left erector spinae, external oblique in the supine position indicated the statistically significant difference in experimental group which performed diaphragmatic breathing exercise rather than control group (p<0.05). Sixth, % MVC of right and left erector spinae, external oblique in the lying on prone position indicated the statistically significant difference in experimental group which performed diaphragmatic breathing exercise rather than control group (p<0.05). In conclusion, as experimental group performed diaphragmatic breathing exercise according to the period of pre-test, post three weeks, and post six weeks, experimental group showed the greater significant effect on the activation of right, left erector spinae, and external oblique muscle. Diaphragmatic breathing exercise which resulted in activation of trunk muscles can be effective for managing the patients with back pain and should be utilized as the new therapeutic intervention.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.132-137
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• 1999

목 적 : 관절경하에서 전위된 경골극 골절을 suture hook와 PDS를 이용하여 견인봉합술을 실시하고 그 수술수기와 임상적 결과를 보고하고자 한다. 재료 및 방법 : 1997년 2월부터 1998년 6월까지 견인봉합술을 시행한 12명의 환자중 최소 1년이상 추시관찰이 가능하였던 7명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 7예 모두 수상후 3주이내의 급성 손상이며 증상 발현부터 수술까지의 평균 기간은 6.1일이었다. 7예중 4예에서 반월상 연골판파열, 내측 측부 인대손상등의 동반손상이 발견되었고 경골극 골절에 대한 수술시 동반손상에 대한 수술적 치료도 병행하였다. 결 과 : 추시기간은 평균 16.6개월로서, 7례 모두에서 골유합을 얻을수 있었으며 골유합시기는 평균 7.4주였다. 후방십자인대 견열골절 및 외측 반월상 연골판손상이 동반된 환자중 1례에서 관절 운동의 제한이 있었으나 수술후 1년 뒤 관절경적 유착 제거술이후 정상 관절 운동 범위를 보였다. 1명의 환자에서 경도의 전방 불안정성의 소견을 보였으나 자각증세나 일상생활의 제한이 없었다. 결 론 : Suture hook과 PDS를 이용한 관절경적 수술은 골편이 작거나 분쇄골절인 경우에도 해부학적 정복을 얻을수 있고, 조기 재활도 가능하므로 전위된 경골극 골절치료에 있어서 유용한 방법의 하나로 사료된다.

• 재활복지공학회논문지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.119-126
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• 2017

임상현장에서 압력 바이오피드백 장치는 요통 환자들의 척추재활운동에 사용되고 있으나, 여러 가지 단점을 갖고 있다. 본 연구는 사용자에게 신체의 움직임과 균형을 센싱하고 모니터링하여 사용자에게 바이오피드백을 제공함으로써 척추재활운동시 실시간으로 정확한 운동방법과 자세를 제공하는 디지털화된 압력 바이오피드백 장치를 개발하고자 하였다. 그 후 사용성 평가를 진행하여 안전성, 수행성, 조작성, 만족성 등의 문제점을 파악하고 개선방향을 제시하고자 한다. 본 연구에 참여한 대상자는 총 33명으로 전문가 평가 집단 11명, 사용자 평가 집단 22명으로 실제 개발된 장비를 사용 후 5점 척도로 평가하였다. 사용자 집단에서는 안전성 3.59점, 조작성 4.38점, 만족성 4.49점으로 나타났으며, 전문가 집단에서는 안전성 2.86점, 조작성 3.91점, 수행성 4.28점으로 나타났다. 본 사용성 평가를 바탕으로 태블릿PC 거치대의 안정성 문제, 공기주입, 화면 표시 등의 문제점을 개선한다면 척추안정화 운동을 하면서 실시간 자신의 운동상태를 확인하여 정확한 운동과 기능 평가가 가능한 운동장치가 될 것이다.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.290-300
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• 2023

본 연구는 노인들의 낙상 위험 기전을 이해하고 필라테스 재활 운동 원리가 노인들의 균형 능력과 자세 안정화에 긍정적 효과를 기대할 수 있는지 선행 연구 자료를 고찰하였고, 재활 필라테스 운동의 낙상 예방 효과에 대한 문헌적 기초자료를 제시하는데 연구의 목적이 있다. 이에 다음과 같은 결론을 제시하고자 한다. 첫째, 재활 필라테스 운동은 척추와 골반의 안정화를 위한 신체 중심부의 강화 운동이 가능하고, 신경근을 촉진시켜 균형과 관절 안정화에 효과가 있다. 둘째, 노화에 따른 고유수용기 감각 저하와 근골격계 퇴행 질환은 균형 능력 상실과 자세 유지의 불안정성을 높여 운동 기능 수행의 어려움과 보행 장애로 낙상 손상 위험을 높이게 된다. 셋째, 재활 필라테스 운동은 노인들의 코어 근력 향상으로 균형과 반응시간 운동 기능 향상을 기대할 수 있으며, 낙상 예방에 관여되는 신체 불균형 개선과 움직임 안정성에 긍정적 영향을 미쳐 낙상 위험률 감소에 기여할 가능성을 제시할 수 있다. 결론적으로 재활 필라테스가 노인운동 프로그램으로서 신체의 근력 향상, 균형 감각 향상, 코어의 안정화 효과를 나타내 근골격계 퇴행에 따른 낙상 손상의 위험 요인을 감소시키고, 노인성 만성질환에 따른 심각한 활동 장애를 예방할 수 있음을 고찰하였다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.149-160
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• 2003

Purpose: to determine the results after open intramedullary nailing and tension band suture technique in proximal humerus fracture for improving the stability and decreasing the complications. Materials and Method: Authors reviewed 27 patients treated by open intramedullary nailing and tension band suture technique. Mean follow-up period was 39 months (24-59months). Surgical neck fracture were 6 cases, surgical neck fracture with shaft fracture were 3 cases, three part fracture with greater tuberosity fracture were 17 cases, four part fracture was 1 case and fracture and dislocation were 2 cases Results: We got the bony union in 26 cases. Average pain scale was 1 point (0-6), Neer score was 86 point(45-99) and ASES score was 85 point(40-100). We separate all cases in two groups based on age (65 years), L-spine t-score (-2.5) and Neer classification (2 and 3 part). There is no significance in pain scale, Neer score and ASES score between each group. Conclusion: As a method of surgical treatment on severe proximal humeral fractures, we recommend intramedullary nailing and tension band suture technique and it may have particular advantages in early exercise and satisfactory functional outcome.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.609-617
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• 2013

PURPOSE: This study aims to provide effects of therapeutic techniques as well as basic materials of safety by comparing and analyzing the effects of hamstring flexibility and dynamic stability of lower lumbar according to Stretching and Massage Techniques to adults with reduced the flexibility of hamstring. METHODS: This study conducted differential diagnosis through sit and reach test(SRT) and Schober test to select subjects who have shortened hamstring without any spinal problem. Selected subjects were divided into two groups randomly; HSG(Hamstring Stretching Group, n=8) and HMG(Hamstring Massage Group, n=8) and they received treatment for 2 weeks. To take statistics, SRT and dynamic view using x-ray were used. RESULTS: On SRT, HSG and HMG showed significant difference between pre and post test. A comparison of the difference value between HSG and HMG, HSG($9.73{\pm}1.78$) has more remarkable outcome than HMG($2.78{\pm}0.56$). Lower lumbar intervertebral disc length test for Intervertebral disc length(IDL)L45 and IDLL5S1 did not show significant differences between two groups and difference value. CONCLUSION: This study showed that stretching is more effective to improve hamstring flexibility than massage technique. Especially, flexibility increase of the hamstring in vertebral stabilization cannot affect improvement possibility will make a flexibility in order and the intervention and stabilization exercise of the spine.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.257-263
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• 2020

Background: The hip muscle plays various roles. Several types of functional performance tests are used for the assessment of patients with various lower extremity injuries. Hip muscle functions are important to test the performance of maintaining the spine, pelvic, and leg during bridging exercise. We designed a novel functional performance test tool, which we named close kinetic chain dynamic lower extremity stability (CKCLE) test to assess hip muscle functions. Objects: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between CKCLE test and hip extensor, external rotator, and abductor strengths. Methods: Twenty-two subjects were recruited in the present study (13 males and 9 females). The hip extensor, external rotator, and abductor muscle strengths were measured using a Smart KEMA strength sensor. When the examiner said "Go", the subject performed the CKCLE test by moving one leg from the floor and touching the opposite knee and then return to the floor while maintaining the bridging position. The subjects attempted as many "touches" as possible in the allotted time (20 seconds) during the maximal tests. The correlation between the hip muscle (extensor, external rotator, and abductor) strength of the supporting leg and the number of CKCLE tests performed in 20 seconds was determined using the Pearson correlation. Results: Hip extensor (r = 0.626, p < 0.05), hip external rotator (r = 0.616, p < 0.05), and hip abductor muscle strengths (r = 0.475, p < 0.05) positively correlated with the number of CKCLE tests performed. Conclusion: We designed a CKCLE test and found that performance in the test correlated with hip extensor, external rotator, and abductor muscle strengths. The result suggests that the CKCLE test can be applied as a performance test to assess the functions of the hip extensor, external rotator, and hip abductor muscles.