• 국제물리치료학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.2119-2125
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• 2020

Background: Adults with forward head posture (FHP) often suffer from thoracic hyperkyphosis and thoracic dysfunction, and including reduction of the craniovertebral angle (CV angle) and tightening of the superficial neck muscles. In order to treat thoracic dysfunction, interventions aimed at improving thoracic mobility are necessary. Objectives: To examine the effects of maitland manual mobilization therapy on the thoracic spine in adults with FHP. Design: Single-blind randomized controlled trial. Methods: Thirty adults with FHP who met the selection criteria were randomized to the thoracic multiple joint mobilization (TMJM; n=15) group and the thoracic general joint mobilization (TGJM; n=15) group. Joint mobilizations were performed for 23 minutes a day for 4 weeks continuously, two times per week. Outcome measures were ImageJ, BTS FREE EMG 1000, neck disability Index (NDI). Results: Although changes in the left sternocleidomastoid muscle activity and NDI scores over time between the two groups differed, other variables were noted only changes observed over time. Muscle activity in the right sternocleidomastoid increased again in the TGJM group post-intervention and 2 weeks after the end of the experiment, but changes in other variables were retained or improved, confirming the lasting effects of thoracic joint mobilization. Conclusion: Thoracic multiple joint mobilization may be recommended as a more effective intervention for adults with FHP.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2015

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of lumbar stabilization training and additional thoracic mobilization on pain, proprioception and static balance in patients with chronic low back pain. The subjects of this study were 48 chronic low back pain patients who were randomly allocated to an experimental group 1 ($n_1=16$, lumbar stabilization and thoracic mobilization, thoracic hypomobility), experimental group 2 ($n_2=16$, lumbar stabilization and thoracic mobilization, thoracic normal mobility), and a control group ($n_3=16$, lumbar stabilization, thoracic hypomobility) after a thoracic mobility test. Both experimental groups underwent lumbar stabilization training and additional thoracic mobilization. The control group underwent only lumbar stabilization training. The intervention was performed 3 times per week, 30 minutes each time, for a total of 6 weeks. Thoraco-lumbar joint reposition error was measured using an electrogoniometer and static balance ability was measured using the Tetrax posture analysis system. Subjects' pain level was measured using a 100 mm visual analogue scale. Statistical analyses were performed using a one-way analysis of variance and a paired t-test. Post-hoc testing was carried out with a Bonferroni test. The pain level was significantly lower in both experimental groups compared to the control group. Both experimental groups showed significant reductions in joint reposition error angle (flexion, extension, and side bending) compared to the control group. The static balance level was significantly lower in both experimental groups than in the control group. In summary, lumbar stabilization exercises and additional thoracic mobilization significantly improved the pain level, proprioception, and static balance in patients with chronic low back pain.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.278-292
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• 2023

Objective: This study was performed to investigate the effects of thoracic joint mobilization and breathing exercises on diaphragmatic thickness, chest expansion, respiratory function, and endurance in patients with chronic stroke. Design: Randomized controlled trial Methods: The study included 24 chronic stroke patients who were randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group (12 people) performed 15 minutes of thoracic joint mobility exercises and 15 minutes of breathing exercises, three times a week for 6 weeks, 30 minutes each time. The control group (12 people) received 15 minutes of conservative physical therapy and 15 minutes of breathing exercises, 3 times a week for 6 weeks, 30 minutes per session, the same as the experimental group. The experimental and control groups performed the same breathing exercises. To assess training effectiveness, changes in diaphragm thickness, chest expansion, respiratory function, and endurance were measured. Results: As a result, the experimental group exhibited significant improvements in diaphragm thickness, chest expansion, and respiratory function. The endurance mode also displayed significant enhancement (p<0.05), a finding consistent with the control group. However, the experimental group displayed more substantial improvements in non-affected diaphragm thickness and thoracic expansion compared to the control group (p<0.05). Conclusions: Drawing from these findings, breathing exercise which combine thoracic mobilization, will be actively utilized in addition to physical therapy interventions in clinical trials as an effective intervention method.

• 산업융합연구
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.27-35
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• 2020

본 연구는 목뼈와 등뼈에 적용한 관절가동술이 전방머리자세를 가진 성인의 목통증, 목관절가동범위 및 균형에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 실시되었다. 전방머리자세로 판명된 대학생 26명을 목뼈 관절가동술 그룹과 등뼈 관절가동술 그룹으로 13명 씩 무작위 배정하여 모든 대상자에게 각각 하루 10회, 1회당 30초 적용, 30초 휴식으로, 주 3회, 4주간 관절가동술을 적용한 후 변화를 비교하였다. 연구 결과, 통증과 관절가동범위에서 두 그룹 모두 유의한 효과가 있었고(p<.01), 그룹 간 비교에서는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 정적 균형의 그룹 내 변화에서 목뼈 관절가동술 그룹이 오른발 및 눈을 감았을 때 유의한 개선을 보였고(p<.05), 등뼈 관절가동술 그룹에서는 유의한 변화가 없었다(p<.05). 왼발 정적 균형은 두 그룹 모두 유의한 개선이 없었고(p<.05). 그룹 간 정적 균형의 비교에서도 유의한 차이가 없었다(p<.05). 동적 균형의 그룹 내 변화에서 목뼈 관절가동술 그룹이 앞쪽, 왼쪽, 오른쪽에서 유의한 개선을 보였고(p<.05), 등뼈 관절가동술 그룹이 앞쪽과 오른쪽에서 유의한 개선을 보였다(p<.05). 그룹 간 동적 균형에서는 왼쪽에서 유의한 차이가 나타났다(p<.05). 본 연구를 통하여 목뼈 및 등뼈 관절가동술은 전방머리자세 성인의 통증, 관절가동범위, 균형 능력에 대하여 유의한 효과가 있었다.

• 산업융합연구
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.83-90
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• 2021

본 연구는 어깨뼈 기능이상이 있는 사무직원에 대해 어깨뼈 안정화 운동과 등뼈관절가동술을 시행한 후 어깨뼈의 위치와 움직임 및 어깨기능장애지수에 미치는 영향을 분석하기 위한 목적으로 실행되었다. 연구 대상자는 충남의 N대학에서 근무하는 사무직원 중에서 어깨뼈 기능이상 검사(Scapular Dyskinesis Test, SDT)를 하여 이에 해당되는 42명을 연구 대상자로, A그룹은 어깨뼈 안정화운동 적용군(N=14), B그룹은 등뼈관절가동술 적용군(N=14), 그리고 C그룹은 어깨뼈 안정화운동과 등뼈관절가동술을 결합한 실험군(N=14)으로 나누었다. 각 중재는 4주간 주 3회, 회당 25분씩 총 12회 실시하였다. 연구 결과, 어깨뼈 위치 변화의 그룹 간 비교에서는 C그룹이 다른 그룹에 비해 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<.05). 어깨뼈 움직임의 변화에서 위팔뼈 벌림 45°에서는 C그룹이 다른 그룹과 비교하여 그룹 내 및 그룹 간 비교에서 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<.001). 벌림 90°에서도 C그룹이 그룹 내 및 그룹 간 비교에서 유의한 차이를 보였다. 어깨기능장애지수(Shoulder pain and disability index, SPADI)에서는 C그룹이 다른 그룹에 비해 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<.05). 본 연구의 결과, 어꺠뼈 안정화운동과 등뼈관절가동술의 결합은 어깨뼈 기능이상이 있는 사무직원의 어깨뼈 위치와 움직임 그리고, 상지기능장애지수의 향상에 유의한 효과가 있었다.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.509-514
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• 2012

PURPOSE: This study aims to compare the effects of upper backbone joint mobilization and self-stretching exercise in the patients with chronic neck pain. METHODS: Thirty seven patients with chronic neck pain were divides into self stretching group(SSG, n=18) and mobilization group(MG, n=19). To assess the degree of neck pain, the visual analog scale (VAS) was utilized, and to measure the joint range of motion at the flexion-extension, it was compared and analyzed by using the cervical range of motion (CROM) device. RESULTS: The joint range of motion and visual analog scale of SSG and MG showed significant effects on both groups. In the comparison of groups, there was no significant difference, but it indicated effects on improving the pain and the range of joint motion in MG. CONCLUSION: According to the analysis, not only self-stretching exercise intervening for direct treatment but also upper backbone joint mobilization intervening for indirect treatment are effective to improve the pain and the range of motion.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.140-148
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• 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the scapulothoracic mobilization on subject with lateral epicondylalgia. This was done through lateral slide scapular test, grip strength, visual analogue scale, glenohumeral joint external rotation range of motion. Methods: Before the experiment, Lateral slide scapular test, grip strength, visual analogue scale, glenohumeral joint external rotation range of motion were measured. Scapulothoracic joint mobilization was applied and then measurements were taken again to compared the changes. Results: After applying the scapulothoracic joint mobilization, lateral slide scapular test, grip strength, visual analogue scale, glenohumeral joint external rotation range of motion significantly improved. Conclusion: This study found that the scapulothoracic mobilization was effective in improving functional aspects and pain on subject with lateral epicondylalgia. The results suggest that the scapulothoracic joint mobilization is a significant considered intervention method that could be used for subject with lateral epicondylalgia.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.371-381
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• 2022

Purpose: Forward head posture (FHP) is known to cause pain, limit range of motion, and reduce quality of life. Joint mobilization is commonly used to correct FHP. However, no study has compared cervical, thoracic, and combined cervical and thoracic joint mobilization for FHP. The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the effects of each mobilization technique on range of motion in the sagittal plane and pain in patients with FHP. Methods: Forty-five patients were recruited and randomly divided into three groups: the mobilization group (CM; n = 15), the cervical and thoracic mobilization group (CTM; n = 15), and the thoracic mobilization group (TM; n = 15). Each intervention was performed in sets of three and repeated six times. Range of motion and pain were assessed pre- and post-intervention. The cervical range of motion was evaluated using a goniometer, and pain was evaluated using a visual analogue scale and pain thresholds of the suboccipital and upper trapezius muscles. Results: All groups showed an increase in range of motion post-intervention, but the increase in the CTM group was significantly greater than in the CM and TM groups (p < 0.05). Pain measured using the visual analogue scale decreased in all groups, but the decreases in the CM and CTM groups were significantly greater than in the TM group (p < 0.05). The pain thresholds of the suboccipital and upper trapezius muscles increased in all groups, but the increase in the CTM group was significantly greater than in the CM and TM groups (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Overall, our findings suggest that CTM may be more effective than CM or TM for improving cervical range of motion in the sagittal plane and pain in patients with FHP.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제9권7호
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• pp.479-486
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• 2015

본 연구는 만성 경부통증 환자에게 Kaltenborn-Evjenth concept에 기초한 상부흉추 관절가동술 적용이 경흉추 관절 가동범위와 통증에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. Kaltenborn-Evjenth concept은 작은 진폭의 도수요법으로 관절낭이나 연부조직에 스트레스를 주지 않고 해당부위의 관절 또는 근육을 칼텐본 등급에 따라 정형도수치료를 하는 수기요법이다. 연구 대상자는 상부흉추 관절가동술군 7명과 보존적 물리치료군 7명으로 나뉘어 각각 주 3회, 4주간 흉추 관절가동술과 보존적 물리치료(온습포 치료, 간섭파, 초음파 치료)를 시행 받았다. 측정은 실험 전과 실험 2주, 실험 4주, 실험 후 4주에서 흉추 분절별 가동범위와 통증, 경추 가동범위를 측정하였다. 흉추 분절별 가동범위는 Spinal Mouse를 이용하여 흉추 1-2분절, 2-3분절, 3-4분절의 굴곡-신전 값을 측정하였고, 통증은 VAS(visual analogue scale)를 이용하여 측정하였습니다. 경추 가동범위(굴곡, 신전, 굴곡-신전)는 관절각도계(Inclinometer, Dualer IQ)를 이용하여 측정하였고, 상부흉추 관절가동술이 만성통증 환자에게 있어서 관절 가동범위의 변화와 자세 및 기능개선에서 도움이 된 것으로 나타났다.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.149-158
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• 2019

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of thoracic mobilization (TM) on the angle of thoracic kyphosis, and static and dynamic balances by application period. The subjects of this study were 18 adult males and females (${\geq}20years\; old$) who had the angle of thoracic kyphosis equal to or higher than $40^{\circ}$. A pre-test was conducted for all subjects and TM was carried out. Data were collected before the intervention, 3 weeks after the intervention, and 6 weeks after the intervention. It was measured three times per measurement and mean values were used for the analysis. The results of this study showed that the angle of thoracic kyphosis significantly (P<.05) decreased after applying TM. However, the migration area ($mm^2$) of the center of pressure (COP) in the static balance did not vary significantly. In the case of the dynamic balance, when eyes were open, the migration area ($mm^2$) of the COP significantly (P<.05) decreased after 3 weeks. When eyes were open, the migration area ($mm^2$) of the COP significantly (P<.05) decreased after 3 weeks and 6 weeks. Therefore, an intervention for improving the human body alignment and balance should be applied for a long-term, rather than a short-term, in order to be effective.