• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.39-43
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• 2013

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of treadmill gait trainig on dynamic balance and gait functions in stroke patients. Design: Randomized, double-blind, controlled pilot study. Methods: Four subjects following first stroke participated in this study. They were divided randomly into the treadmill gait trainig group (TM group) (n=2) and the control group (n=2). Subjects in both groups received general training five times per week. Subjects in the TM group practiced an additional treadmill gait trainig program that consisted of 60 minutes, three times per week, during a period of four weeks. Timed up and go test (dynamic balance) and the GAITRite test (gait function) were evaluated before and after the intervention. Results: In dynamic balance (timed up and go test), the TM group (-14.235 sec) showed a greater decrease than the control group (-13.585 sec). In gait functions, the TM group showed a greater increase in gait speed (12.8 cm/s vs. 10.15 cm/s), step-length (5.825 cm vs. 3.735 cm), and stride-length (5.005 cm vs. 1.55 cm) than the control group. Conclusions: The treadmill gait trainig improved dynamic balance and gait functions. Further research is needed in order to confirm the generalization of these findings and to identify which stroke patients might benefit from treadmill gait trainig.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2016

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Bridge exercise with abdominal drawing-in on static and dynamic balance in patients with stroke. Methods: Forty patients with stroke participated in this study. Participation was randomly assigned to the Bridge exercise group (n=20) and the Bridge exercise with abdominal drawing-in group (n=20). A bio-feedback device was used when patients performed the Bridge exercise with abdominal drawing-in. This training was performed without any motion on the patient's spine and upper belly part, and the pressure was held with the biofeedback device as 40-70 mmHg. Both groups received training 30 minutes per day, three times per week, for four weeks. Weight bearing, anterior limit of stability, and posterior limit of stability for static balance ability were measured, and Berg balance scale (BBS), Timed up and go test (TUG) for dynamic balance ability were also measured. Results: Participants showed significant differences between pre- and post-mediation in terms of weight bearing, anterior limit of stability, posterior limit of stability, Berg balance scale, and Timed up and go test (p<0.05). The Bridge exercise with abdominal drawing-in group showed a more significant increase (p<0.05). Conclusion: According to the results of this study, both exercises were effective for improving the static and dynamic balance ability. However we suggest that the Bridge exercise with abdominal drawing-in is more efficient for increasing balance ability in patients with stroke.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.509-516
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• 2022

Objective: This study investigated the effect of a video game-based home exercise program on the improvement of balance and muscle strength in the elderly. Design: Randomized controlled trial Methods: Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: a video game-based home exercise training group (experimental group, n=16) and a control group (n=17). The experimental group trained three times a week for 50 minutes per session for six weeks, and the control group did not perform any exercise. To evaluate postural balance, one leg standing test, Berg balance scale, functional reach test, and timed up and go test were performed, and five times sit-to-stand was performed to evaluate lower extremity muscle strength. Results: In the experimental group, there were statistically significant improvements (p<0.05) in one leg standing test, Berg balance scale, functional reach test, and timed up and go test, and five times sit-to-stand after the intervention, but in the control group, the difference before and after the intervention was not significant. The difference between the groups according to the experimental method showed a significant increase in the experimental group (p<0.05). Conclusions: These results suggest that a video game-based home exercise program effectively improves balance and muscle strength in the elderly. A video game-based exercise program can contribute to the rehabilitation of the elderly as a method of home remote rehabilitation.

• 한국노년학
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.893-907
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• 2017

본 연구는 지역사회에 거주하는 여성 노인의 요실금 유무에 따른 허약정도와 허약에 영향을 미치는 요인을 파악하기 위하여, 2012년 S시 8개구의 보건소 방문건강관리사업 대상자 중 65세 이상 여성노인 3,251명의 자료를 이차 분석하였다. 요실금 유무별 여성노인의 체질량 지수, 허리둘레, 복합적 이동능력, 우울, 주관적 건강과 걷기운동, 유연성 운동 및 근력운동에 따른 허약의 차이를 파악하기 위하여 $x^2$-test, t-test, ANOVA를 실시하였으며, 사후검증은 Scheffe test를 실시하였다. 또한, 요실금 유무에 따른 제 변수별 상관관계는 Pearson's correlation을 실시하였고, 요실금 유무에 따른 허약에 가장 영향을 미치는 요인을 파악하고자 위계적 회귀분석을 수행하여 비교하였다. 연구결과, 요실금이 있는 여성노인의 허약에 가장 영향을 미치는 요인은 우울, 걷기 운동, 복합적 이동능력, 연령순으로 높게 나타났으며(F=38.321, p<.001), 이들 변수에 의해 허약이 36.6% 설명되었다. 요실금이 없는 집단에서 유의한 변인은 연령, 우울, 걷기 운동, 주관적 건강, 복합적 이동능력 순으로 높게 나타났으며(F=265.666, p<.001), 이들 변수에 의해 허약 정도가 설명되는 변량은 30.7%였다. 향후 지역사회에 거주하는 여성 노인, 특히 요실금을 갖고 있는 여성노인의 허약을 예방하기 위하여, 하루 10분 이상, 주 5일 이상의 규칙적인 걷기 운동 프로그램과 우울을 예방하고 관리하는 프로그램을 제언한다.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.125-135
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• 2012

Purpose : This study is designed to demonstrate the effects of circuit obstacle group gait training on walking ability and emotion in stroke patients. Methods : Twenty one patients with stroke were participated in this study. The subjects were divided into control group(n=10) and experimental group(n=11). Circuit obstacle group gait training consisted of walking around obstacles, walking over obstacles, walking up and down slopes and walking up and down stairs. Circuit obstacle group gait training was conducted five times per week, 1 hour per session, for 6 consecutive weeks. At pre-test and post-test, subjects were tested with 10 m walking test, timed up and go test, up and down 4 stairs test, depression and self esteem. Results : After 6 weeks of research, the experimental group showed statistically significant difference in all items when comparing prior to training and after training (p<.05), but the control group showed statistically significant difference in items other than depression and self esteem(p<.05). In the comparison between the two groups, the experimental group showed higher improvement than the control group in the 10 m walking test, timed up and go test, and up and down 4 stairs test, and there was statistically significant difference in decrease of degree in depression between the experimental group and control group(p<.05). Conclusion : This study have shown that circuit obstacle group gait training improves walking ability and emotion in stroke patients.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.11-19
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• 2016

Background: In the stroke patients with the characteristics of hemiplegic gait, turning direction of the affected and unaffected side influences turning time. Therefore, it is important to investigate the walking response to turning directions in stroke patients. Objects: This study aimed to measure the walking time while turning direction in hemiplegic patients depending on balance ability measured by Berg Balance Scale. Methods: A group of forty-five subjects with stroke (Berg Balance Scale score${\geq}46$ were twenty-eight, Berg Balance Scale score${\leq}45$ were seventeen) were enrolled in this study. Subjects were asked to perform the Timed Up and Go test. Testing indications included two directions for turning in each subject. These indications were for turning toward the affected and unaffected side in stroke patients. The duration of total analysis duration, sit to stand phase, stand to sit phase, mid-turning phase, and end turning phase were recorded. The obtained data were analyzed by using paired t-test and Wilcoxon signed rank test in the group that are below and above 45 points of Berg Balance Scale score. The significance level was set at ${\alpha}=.05$. Results: There were significant increase time in the analysis duration and end turning phase duration while subjects were turned the unaffected side in stroke patients that presented a Berg Balance Scale score${\leq}45$ (p<.05). However, the comparison between the affected side and the unaffected side in the stroke patients with Berg Balance Scale score${\geq}46$, revealed no significant differences of the measured parameters. Conclusion: This finding should be suggested in the specific definition of turning direction for evaluation with Timed Up and Go test in the Berg Balance Scale score${\leq}45$, and other intervention for hemiplegic patients need to be suggested the direction of turning during walking training program.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제11권12호
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• pp.487-494
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• 2013

본 연구는 기계적 승마치료가 뇌졸중 환자의 체간조절, 균형능력에 미치는 영향을 평가하기 위해 실시되었다. 본 연구에 15명의 뇌졸중 환자가 참여하였다. 연구 대상은 뇌줄중 환자를 실험군과 대조군으로 각각 7명, 8명씩 무작위로 배정하였다. 모든 환자들은 보존적 물리치료를 받았으며, 실험군에게 추가적으로 기계적 승마치료를 30분동안 시행하였다. 연구는 2013년 3월 4일부터 5월 3일 까지 약 8주간 진행되었다. 본 연구의 평가 도구는 체간조절 검사, 뇌졸중 자세조절 검사, 버그 균형 척도, 일어나서 걷기 검사였다. 측정은 중재 전, 후로 실시하였다. 중재 후 군내에서 실험군과 대조군의 체간조절 검사, 뇌졸중 자세조절 검사, 버그 균형 척도, 일어나서 걷기 검사의 중재 전, 후 값에서 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<.05). 실험군은 중재 전, 후 차이값이 체간조절 검사, 뇌졸중 자세조절 검사, 버그 균형 척도, 일어나서 걷기 검사에서 각각 $27.85{\pm}19.03$, $6{\pm}4.04$, $19.28{\pm}4.27$, $16.68{\pm}4.61$ 향상되었고, 대조군에서는 각각 $17.87{\pm}18.3$, $2{\pm}2.07$, $7.62{\pm}6.75$, $3.21{\pm}1.75$ 향상되었다. 두 군간의 중재 후의 평가 비교에서 중재 후 체간조절 감사, 뇌졸중 자세조절 검사, 버그 균형 척도, 일어나서 걷기 검사에서 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<.05). 이는 기계적 승마치료가 뇌졸중 환자의 체간조절 능력, 균형 능력에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것을 의미하여 앞으로 이러한 연구결과를 일반화시키는 것이 필요할 것이라고 사료된다.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.115-123
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• 2019

이 연구는 J시 일부 보건진료소에서 실시한 건강증진프로그램이 농촌여성노인 노쇠정도 확인을 위한 건강상태(지각된 건강상태, 노쇠 점수, 상 하체 유연성, 최대악력, 동적평형검사 Timed Up and Go)에 미치는 효과를 규명하기 위함으로 대한노인병학회에서 개발한 한국형 노쇠측정도구 8개 항목을 통해 보건진료소 관할지역 노인들의 노쇠수준을 파악하고, 농촌 여성노인들의 노쇠수준에 맞는 12주 건강증진프로그램을 적용하였다. 건강증진프로그램(프로그램명: ${\bigcirc}{\bigcirc}$보건진료소와 주민이 함께 만드는 하하호호 백세건강마을 만들기)은 J시 보건진료소 특성화 사업의 한 부분으로 연구자인 보건진료전담공무원이 전문가의 자문을 얻어 농촌여성 노인들에게 적합하도록 수정 보완하여 실시하였다. 연구 결과 노쇠측정도구 8개 항목을 통한 노쇠점수도 실험군이 대조군에 비해서 유의한 차이를 보였는데, 8개 항목 중 주관적인 현재 건강상태와 우울한 감정의 개선이 노쇠점수가 향상에 특히 도움이 되었다. 건강상태 변화로 왼쪽 상체유연성은 실험군이 약 2배(+17cm), 오른쪽 상체유연성은 +11cm, 하체유연성은 실험군이 +6cm 증가하였고, 대조군은 거의 변화가 없어 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. 노인의 근력평가로 최대악력은 실험군이 약+4kg 증가하였고, 동적 균형 검사(Timed Up and Go test)는 실험군이 3초 빨라지고 대조군은 거의 변화가 없어 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. 따라서 이 연구에서 실시한 건강증진프로그램이 상 하체 유연성 및 근력, 민첩성 등 운동능력을 향상하는 데 도움이 되었다고 볼 수 있다. 이상의 연구 결과를 바탕으로 의료취약지역 보건 진료소 관할 인구의 평균수명 연장과 고령화로 노쇠한 농촌 노인들의 특성을 반영한 근력강화 및 유연성 운동과 인지개선 활동 등 다양한 건강증진프로그램의 지속적인 개발과 프로그램의 표준화를 통한 확대 적용이 필요하다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.15-22
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• 2009

Purpose: This study examined the effect of aquatic exercise on the improvement in physical and pulmonary function after stroke. Methods: Fourteen candidates, who had experienced stroke, were enrolled in this study. The program was carried out three times weekly, 1 hour per session and for 10 consecutive weeks. At pre-treatment and post-treatment, the subjects were tested with a 10 m and 100 m timed gait test, a timed get up and go test, a functional reach test, the difference in thoracic girth at inspiration and expiration, and breaths per minute. The forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) were measured using a spirometer. Results: After ten weekends of an aquatic exercise program, the subjects showed a significant difference in all the test results except for the FEV1 (p<0.05). Conclusion: Intervention with this aquatic exercise program can improve the physical and pulmonary function in people who have had a stroke.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.97-104
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• 2017

Background: South Korea is one of fastest aging countries in the world. Poor balance and falls of the elderly are main health issues. Objects: The goal of this study was to understand the association between the socioeconomical factors and the standing balance of elderly living in the rural and urban area. Methods: One hundred sixty-six elderly participants who were older than 65 and were able to walk without an assistive device were recruited in the city of Gwangju and in the rural area of Jeonnam, South Korea. All participants performed the static and dynamic standing balance tests. Static standing balance was measured with chronometer in seconds while standing on one leg. Dynamic balance was tested with the timed up and go test (TUG), measured in seconds while getting up from a chair and walking 3 meters and back to sit. The static and dynamic standing balance was analyzed using analysis of variance and the Fisher's Least Significant Difference post hoc test. Results: Male participants from both areas had no difference in one leg standing and TUG. The female elderly living in rural area took shorter in TUG than females living in urban area. Age decreased the one leg standing time in both areas while did not affect the TUG significantly. As the monthly income increased, both of one leg standing and TUG increased in urban area, while the medium monthly income showed best performance (it was not statistically significant) in both of one leg standing and TUG in rural area. Conclusion: Socioeconomical factors affects differently the standing balance of the elderly living in rural and urban South Korea. Female living alone in urban area with low monthly income demonstrated worst standing balance in this study.