• International Journal of Contents
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.20-31
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• 2021

This study aimed to pilot test a newly developed bilateral upper limb rehabilitation training program for improving the upper limb function of individuals with chronic stroke using a visual feedback method. The double-group pretest-posttest design pilot study included 10 individuals with chronic stroke (age >50 years). The intervention (four weekly meetings) consisted of five upper limb training protocols (wrist extension; forearm supination and pronation; elbow extension and shoulder flexion; weight-bearing shift; and shoulder, elbow, and wrist complex movements). Upper limb movement function recovery was assessed with the FuglMeyer Assessment of the Upper Extremity, the Wolf Motor Function Test, the Trunk Control Test, the modified Ashworth Scale, and the visual analog scale at baseline, immediately after, and four weeks after the intervention. The Fatigue Severity Scale was also employed. The Fugl-Meyer Assessment of the Upper Extremity and Wolf Motor Function Test showed significant improvement in upper limb motor function. The Trunk Control Test results increased slightly, and the modified Ashworth Scale decreased slightly, without statistical significance. The visual analog scale scores showed a significant decrease and the Fatigue Severity Scale scores were moderate or low. The bilateral upper limb training program using the visual feedback method could result in slight upper limb function improvements in individuals with chronic stroke.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.215-222
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• 2014

본 연구는 국외 뇌졸중 환자에게 적용한 한 거울치료의 효과에 대하여 고찰하기 위한 것으로 국외 학술지를 대상으로 체계적 문헌고찰 연구방법을 시행하였다. 2013년 8월부터 2013년 10월까지 연구를 진행하였고 2013년 10월 이전까지 국외학술지에 게재된 논문을 PubMed를 통하여 검색하였다. 주요 검색용어로는 'mirror therapy', 'mirror neuron', 'stroke', 'paresis', 'hemiplegia', 'upper extremity를 사용하였다. 최초 검색된 논문은 737편이었으나 프로토콜을 거쳐 선정된 9편의 연구가 선정 되었다. 다양한 중재방법을 통하여 거울치료의 효과를 파악하는 연구들이 많았다. 측정도구로는 상지기능, 일상생활활동 수행능력을 평가하는 도구가 사용되었다. 결과로 거울치료를 받은 실험군이 고식적인 치료나 위상치료를 받은 대조군보다 상지의 원위부인 손 기능 향상이 통계적으로 유의한 것으로 나타났다. 결과는 중재방법에 따라 효과의 차이가 나는 것으로 나타났다. 하지만 일부 연구에서는 유의미하지 않은 연구결과도 보고되었다. 본 연구는 거울치료의 임상적 적용에 대한 근거를 제시하며, 향후 국내연구에서는 다양한 중재방법을 적용하여 거울치료의 효과를 더 정확하게 측정을 할 수 있는 방법에 대한 연구가 필요하다. 문헌분석 결과를 기초로 거울치료를 시행함에 있어 고려되어야 할 점을 제시하였다.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.155-162
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• 2015

Purpose: The current study (case report) seeks to examine the effects of a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercise program on the upper extremity function and activities of daily living (ADLs) in a stroke patient. Methods: The subject was a 42 year-old woman diagnosed with right-sided hemiplegia due to stroke. Exercise therapy was provided for 50 minutes per day (5-minute warm-up, 40-minute exercise, 5-minute wrap-up) three times per week for a four-week period. The manual function test (MFT) was used to evaluate upper extremity functions. The modified Barthel index (MBI) was utilized to measure ADL. Results: After intervention using various PNF program, the MFT score increased from 23 to 26 and the MBI score increased from 62 to 66. Conclusion: After the application of the PNF program, the MFT and MBI scores increased. As compensative movement of the upper extremities declined, the movement of the upper extremities became faster and softer.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.199-206
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• 2019

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a virtual upper extremity training program using the RAPAEL Smart Glove on upper extremity function in stroke survivors with chronic hemiparesis and to focus the training program development using the Smart Glove as a feasibility study. Methods: This study was conducted using a single group and pre-post test research design in the outpatient departments of local rehabilitation units. Ten chronic hemiparetic stroke survivors with a diagnosis of first stroke received therapeutic rehabilitation at the rehabilitation units. All the participants used a virtual reality program with the RAPAEL Smart Glove for 30 minutes per session 3 days a week over 8 weeks. They also received conventional occupational therapy with functional electrical stimulation for 40 minutes per session 3 days a week for 8 weeks as an additional therapy. To analyze the effects of this therapeutic intervention, four clinical measures, including the box-block test (BBT), the Wolf motor function test (WMFT), the trail-making score, the Jebsen Taylor hand function test (JTHFT), and grip strength, were used. Results: Upon completion of the intervention in week 8, all the participants demonstrated significant WMFT, JTT, BBT, grip strength, and trail-making score gains compared to the respective baselines at week 0. Conclusion: This study suggests that virtual upper extremity training using the RAPAEL Smart Glove has a reasonable and beneficial effects on upper extremity function in chronic hemiparetic stroke survivors.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.269-276
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• 2008

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of mirror movements(MM) on upper extremity's function and measure the change of MM on stroke patients depending on the elapse of time. Methods : Sixteen stroke patients with MM and Sixteen stroke patients without MM were recruited for this study. Intended movements and MM were measured by two dynanometers of MP150 system(BIOPAC System Inc., Santa Barbara, U.S.A). The upper extremity's motor function was measured using manual function test(MFT), Fugl-Meyer assesment(FMA). Results : The change rates of upper extremity's motor function test showed significant group differences in FMA but not in MFT between the patients with MM and without MM from the first test to the second test. In each group motor function generally more increased. The magnitudes of MM decreased from the first test to the second test. Conclusion : These results indicate that stroke patients with MM have a significant motor deficit. But motor deficit could be recovered by spontaneous recovery or treatments and a clinical sign of MM was improved. In the future, we suggest that studies of assessments of MM after rehabilitation and treatment interventions of MM on stroke patients.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.445-452
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• 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the analysis of the association between upper extremity function and the Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) for chronic hemiparetic stroke patients and investigate the evidence of the WMFT as a clinical tool of upper extremity function in individuals with chronic hemiparetic stroke. Methods: This study applied an observational, cross-sectional design in outpatients at three local rehabilitation units in Seoul. Forty-nine individuals who had a diagnosis of first stroke participated in this study. All participants were analyzed for four clinical measures, including the Box and Block Test (BBT), the WMFT, grip strength, and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). Results: Upon analysis, a significant relationship was found between the WMFT scores and BBT scores as well as the grip strength. The WMFT score was statistically and positively associated with the COPM satisfaction score; however, it was not related to the COPM performance score. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that the WMFT is positively related to simple tasks, such as hand muscle strength and manual dexterity. However, the WMFT does not have a relationship with complex tasks, which are measured by COPM performance abilities.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.211-220
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• 2020

Purpose : The purpose of the present study is to examine the effects of VR training with FES on improving the muscle strength, AROM, and function of the upper limb joints in patients with chronic stroke. Methods : The present study makes use of a pre-post control group design. Thirty patients with chronic stroke were randomly assigned to two groups according to treatment method - the VRFES group and the control group. The VRFES group received 15 minutes of VR training and 15 minutes of FES treatment. The control group received 15 minutes of conservative physical therapy and 15 minutes of VR training. All subjects received 30 minutes of treatment, three times a week, for eight weeks, which amounted to 24 sessions of training. The muscle strength, AROM, and function of the upper extremities were measured before the training and eight weeks after. Upper limb muscle strength was tested using the Digital Manual Muscle Tester while AROM was measured using the Digital Dual Inclinometer. The clinical assessment tools for upper extremity function included the use of the Manual Function Test and the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test. Results : Both groups exhibited great improvements in muscle strength and upper extremity function during the intervention period. The VRFES group exhibited a significant difference in muscle strength, AROM, and function of the upper extremities in comparison with the control group(p<.05). Our results reveal that VRFES is more effective for the muscle strength, AROM, and function of the upper extremities in patients with chronic stroke. Conclusion : VRFES treatment will be used as an important intervention for improving the muscle strength, AROM, and function of the upper extremities in patients with chronic stroke and achieving the functional recovery of the upper extremities.

• 재활치료과학
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.119-135
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• 2020

목적 : 양측 집중 훈련 치료가 뇌졸중 환자의 상지 기능 및 일상생활에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 뇌졸중 편마비 환자 18명을 대상으로 무작위로 양손 집중 훈련군 9명, 한손 집중 훈련군 9명으로 나누어 진행하였다. 양손 집중 훈련군에는 환측 손과 건측 손을 함께 사용하는 과제훈련을, 한손 집중훈련군에는 환측 손만을 이용한 과제훈련을 매 회 1시간 씩, 주 5회, 4주간 적용 하였다. 자료 분석은 기술통계와 교차분석(Chi-square test), 윌콕슨 부호 순위 검정(Wilcoxon singed rank test), 만-휘트니 U 검정(Mann-Whitney U test)을 사용하였다. 결과 : 집단 내 비교에서는 양손 훈련군은 자가 평가에서 일상생활 활동 수행 시 환측 상지의 사용빈도와 움직임의 질이 향상되었고, 환측 상지의 기능향상 및 양측 상지의 협응 능력에 향상을 보였다. 또한, 24시간 동안 양손 움직임의 양을 측정한 결과 건측에 비해 환측의 사용 비율이 향상 되었다(p<.05). 한손 훈련군에서도 자가 평가에서 일상생활 활동 수행 시 환측 상지의 사용빈도와 움직임의 질, 환측상지의 운동기능 증진에 효과가 있었다(p<.05). 집단 간 비교에서는 양손 집중 훈련군에서 한손 집중훈련군보다 양손의 협응 능력과 24시간 동안의 일상생활활동에서 환측의 참여 비율에 더 큰 향상이 나타나 유의한 차이를 보였으며 환측의 손 기능은 두 군간 차이를 보이지 않았다(p<.05). 결론 : 양손 집중 훈련 치료가 뇌졸중 환자의 상지 운동기능향상에 효과가 있고 한손 집중 훈련 치료보다 양손 협응 능력과 일상생활에서 환측의 사용 비율을 향상 시키는데 효과가 있는 치료 기법이라고 할 수 있다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.205-212
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 거울되먹임치료를 이용하여 뇌졸중 환자의 상지 근육 활성도와 상지 기능적 평가에 미치는 효과에 대하여 알아보고자 하였다. 환자는 거울되먹임 치료군 8명과 동작관찰 훈련군 8명으로 나누어 총 8주간 주 5회, 30분간 시행하였고, 상지 기능을 평가하기 위해 뇌졸중 기능회복 평가와 도수 기능 검사를 이용하였다. 위등세모근, 중간어깨세모근, 위팔두갈래근, 노쪽손목굽힘근, 긴노쪽손목폄근의 근활성도를 평가하기 위해 표면 근전도 시스템을 이용하였고, 연구 결과 노쪽손목굽힘근을 제외한 위등세모근, 중간어깨세모근, 위팔두갈래근, 긴노쪽손목폄근의 근활성도와 뇌졸중 기능회복 검사, 도수 기능 검사 점수에서 대조군과 실험군 모두 전, 후 유의한 차이를 보였다. 이에 따라 거울되먹임 치료가 동작관찰 훈련보다 상지 근활성도와 상지 기능을 향상시키는데 효과적임을 알 수 있었다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.367-384
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• 2002

Cerebral palsy refers to the neuromuscular deficit caused by nonprogressive defect or lesion in single or multiple locations in the immature brain resulting in Impaired motor function and sensory integrity. The pathophysiological events may occur during the prenatal intrapartum, perinatal, or early postnatal period. Cerebral palsy is the most common condition and it poses a challenge to practitioners due to the large variation in prognosis for motor function of children with this diagnosis. The objectives of this article are review to pathological and psychological factors of cerebral palsy and upper extremity function. Upper extremity and hand function are most important in activity of daily living in cerebral palsy This article hope to give the information for application in many therapists.