• 한국과학교육학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2000

본 연구에서는 초 중등 학생들의 눈금 읽기 능력과 측정도구의 용도 및 단위에 대한 개념을 조사했다. 초등학생 72명, 중1 학생 69명, 중3 학생 80명의 학생을 대상으로 수행 평가 및 지필 평가를 실시했다. 눈금읽기 능력을 평가하기 위해서 개별 수행 평가를 실시했는데, 학생 개개인은 서류 봉투의 가로 세로 길이, 물의 온도, 물의 부피 등을 실험실에서 주로 사용하는 주어진 측정 도구를 사용하여 측정했다. 측정 도구 및 단위와 관련된 개념을 평가하기 위해서는 그림과 사진이 그려진 질문지를 사용했다. 눈금 읽기 능력 면에서 각 학년마다 적지 않은 측정오차를 내는 학생이 있음이 드러났으며 특히 질량이나 부피 측정의 경우 그 수가 더욱 증가했다. 측정 도구에 대한 학생의 개념 조사 결과 학생들은 물리량 개념이 정확하지가 않아 측정 도구가 측정할 수 있는 물리량을 제대로 지적하지 못했다. 또한 단위에 대해서도 혼동이 있어서 특히 질량, 무게, 부피나 힘의 단위 등을 어려워하고 있음을 알 수 있었다.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.65-73
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• 2024

PURPOSE: This study examined the effects of kinesio taping of tibialis anterior combined with cognitive dual-task training on balance and gait ability in post-stroke patients. METHODS: This study was a single-blinded, randomized control design. Thirty post-stroke patients were allocated randomly to two groups: 1) kinesio taping of tibialis anterior combined with cognitive dual-task training (KTCDT group, n = 15) and cognitive dual-task training (Control group, n = 15). Both groups were given training for 30 minutes, five days a week for four weeks. The Berg balance test and timed up-and-go test were used to measure the balance ability. GaitRite was used to analyze the gait ability. RESULTS: Both groups showed significant improvements in balance and gait ability. The KTCDT group showed significantly greater improvement in balance ability after four weeks than the control group (p < .05). In addition, the KTCDT group showed significantly greater improvement in gait ability after four weeks compared to the control group (p < .05). CONCLUSION: Kinesio taping of the tibialis anterior combined with cognitive dual-task training effectively improves the balance and gait abilities in post-stroke patients.

• 국제물리치료학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.1387-1392
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• 2018

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of fall injuries on the balancing abilities and ankle flexibility. Fifteen of the voluntary participants had no experience of falling in the last two years (none falling group, NFG) and 15 others experienced at least one (falling group, FG). Static balance (sway length, sway area), dynamic balance (timed up and go (TUG), and functional to reach test (FRT) were measured in each group. In comparison of static balance, sway length was not significantly different between NFG and FG in both eyes open and eyes close, however the sway area of the FG was significantly wider than that of the NFG (p<.05). In dynamic balance comparisons, TUG of FG was significantly longer than that of NFG (p <.05), however FRT and STS were no significant difference between groups. Ankle flexibility was significantly higher in NFG than in FG. This study suggests that the fall prevention program should include methods for improving ankle stability and lower extremity function.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.355-363
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• 2016

Purpose: In this study, we investigated the effectiveness of a 12-week virtual reality exercise program using the Nintendo Wii console (Wii) in improving balance, emotion, and quality of life among patients with cognitive decline. Methods: The study included 30 patients with cognitive decline (12 female, 18 male) who were randomly assigned to an experimental (n=15) and control groups (n=15). All subjects performed a traditional cognitive rehabilitation program and the experimental group performed additional three 40-minute virtual reality based video game (Wii) sessions per week for 12 weeks. The berg balance scale (BBS) was used to assess balance abilities. The short form geriatric depression scale-Korean (GDS-K) and the Korean version of quality of life-Alzheimer's disease (KQOL-AD) scale were both used to assess life quality in patients. Statistical significance was tested within and between groups before and after treatment, using Wilcoxon signed rank and Mann-Whitney u-tests. Results: After 36 training sessions, there were significant beneficial effects of the virtual reality game exercise on balance (BBS), GDS-K, and KQOL-AD in the experimental group when compared to the control group. No significant difference was observed within the control group. Conclusion: These findings demonstrate that a virtual reality-training program could improve the outcomes in terms of balance, depression, and quality of life in patients with cognitive decline. Long-term follow-ups and further studies of more efficient virtual reality training programs are needed.

• 대한감각통합치료학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.33-44
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• 2011

목적 : 감각통합치료는 개별아동에 맞는 감각의 기회를 제공하고, 적절한 도전의 과제를 제공하여 적응반응을 이끌어 내는 아동 중심의 접근법이다. 본 연구는 지적장애 아동에게 적합한 감각통합치료를 적용하여 아동의 균형과 호흡능력의 변화를 살펴보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 연구 대상은 만 5세 3개월의 남아로 지적장애 진단을 받았다. 실험기간은 2009년 5월 25일부터 2009년 8월 13일까지이었다. 실험설계는 개별실험연구(single-subject research design) 중 AB 설계를 사용하였고, 기초선 A(감각통합치료) 3회기와 중재 B(감각통합치료, 감각식이) 21회기이었다. 실험기간 동안 아동의 문제점인 균형과 호흡의 변화를 측정하였다. 결과 : 첫째, 감각통합치료는 아동의 호흡능력에 긍정적인 영향을 미쳤다. 둘째, 감각통합치료는 아동의 균형에 긍정적인 영향을 주었다. 결론 : 작업치료사는 지적장애아동의 균형과 호흡능력을 향상시키기 위해 감각통합치료를 지속적으로 적용, 확대하는 것이 필요하다.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.96-104
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• 2017

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the hip joint strengthening exercises using proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) on the clinical symptoms and the treatment effects in balance, sit to stand, and gait abilities in patients with TBI. Design: A single case study. Methods: A 13-year-old adolescent with quadriplegia and hip joint control impairment participated in this four-week training intervention. The patient, diagnosed with TBI, wastreated with hip joint strengthening exercises using PNF. In the first week, we focused on strengthening the body, relaxing the hip flexors and activating the hip extensor muscles in order to solve the patient's physical function and body structure. From the 2nd and 4th week, we improved the motivation through the task-oriented method, and then weight-bearing training of the right lower extremity was proceeded by kicking a soccor ball with the left lower extremity. The exercises were performed for 4 weeks, 5 days a week, for 60 minutes with the exercise intensity gradually increased according to the subject's physical abilities. Results: As a result of the study, the patient demonstrated improvements in the physical examination, which were evaluated before and after intervention and included the manual muscle test, modified Ashworth scale, sensory assessment, coordination assessment, Berg balance scale, 5-time sit to stand test, and the 10 meters walk test. Conclusions: The results of this case suggest that a hip joint strengthening exercise program using PNF may improve hip control ability, balance, sit to stand and gait ability in a patient with TBI.

• 대한감각통합치료학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.46-65
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• 2017

목적 : 본 연구는 경직형 양마비 아동에게 과제지향훈련을 시행할 때 무게조끼 적용이 대동작 수행력과 균형 능력에 미치는 영향을 알아보며 뇌성마비 아동을 치료하기 위한 중재방법으로 임상적으로 유용한지 제안하고자 시도되었다. 연구방법 : 연구 대상자를 단순 무작위 표본추출법으로 실험군(남자 : 9명, 여자 : 8명, 평균연령 : 8.12세)과 위약군(남자 : 9명, 여자 : 8명, 평균연령 : 7.53세) 각각 18명씩 배분한 후 두 중재군 모두에게 1회 40분, 주 2회 과제지향훈련을 12주 동안 실시하였다. 실험군은 무게저항을 제공하는 무게조끼를 착용하고, 위약군은 무게저항 없이 무게조끼만 착용하였다. 두 중재군 모두에게 닫힌 운동사슬과 다관절의 기능적인 움직임 패턴을 촉진하는 과제지향훈련을 각각 8~10회 실시하며 과제 사이에 약 3분간 휴식 하였다. 두 중재군의 대동작 수행력, 균형 능력에 대한 사전검사는 중재 전에 측정하였고, 사후검사는 중재 6주후와 12주후 총 2회 시행하였으며 마지막으로 추적검사는 실험종료 12주후에 실시한 후 두 중재군 사이의 시간경과에 따른 변화량을 분석하였다. 결과 : 대동작 수행평가는 중재 6주후와 12주후에는 실험군이 위약군보다 평균 점수가 더 증가하였으며 유의한 차이가 나타났다(p<.05). 아동용 균형척도는 중재 6주후와 12주후에는 실험군이 위약군보다 평균 점수가 더 증가하였으며 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<.05). 결론 : 그러므로 닫힌 운동사슬과 다관절의 기능적인 움직임을 촉진시키는 과제지향훈련 시 무게조끼 적용은 경직형 양마비 아동의 대동작 수행력과 균형 능력을 향상시키는 유용한 중재 방법으로 고려될 수 있다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.121-127
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• 2022

Purpose: This study aims to compare the effect on balance during core and ankle muscle strengthening exercises using the Thera-Band. Methods: 21 healthy college students were recruited. The participants were divided into a core strengthening group (CSG), an ankle strengthening group (ASG), and a non-exercise group (NEG). CSG and ASG were performed twice a week for a total of 4 weeks, and static and dynamic balance were measured before and after the intervention. The static balance were measured as stability index and weight distribution index using Tetrax^®. The dynamic balance was measured in each direction by the Y balance test. The Thera-Band intensity was increased after 2 weeks of exercise, and the exercise was subsequently performed. Results: Participants showed static balance with Tetrax^®, a significant difference was noted between normal eye closes and pillow with eye closes in ASG (p<0.05). In the case of dynamic balance with the Y balance test, a significant difference was observed in posterolateral direction (PL) and composite score (CS) between each group for the pre- and post-intervention differences (p<0.05). A significant difference was observed between PL and CS in CSG (p<0.05). Conclusion: These findings show that the progressive Thera-Band exercise had a positive effect on balance abilities. It was confirmed that core strengthening was effective for dynamic balance, and ankle strengthening was effective for static balance.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.91-97
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• 2018

PURPOSE: Stroke patients have reduced balance ability due to a lack of motion in the ankle joint. Elastic taping assists movement, and joint mobilization, a form of passive movement, enhances mobility. The purpose of this study was to determine the immediate effects on balance ability after anterior-to-posterior (A-P) talocrural joint mobilization combined with elastic taping in stroke patients. METHODS: Twenty stroke patients were divided into two groups: a joint mobilization with taping group (experimental group, n=10) and an elastic taping only group (control group, n=10). The experimental group underwent anteroposterior mobilization of the talus and elastic tape was applied to the calf and tibialis anterior muscles. The control group had elastic tape applied. Dynamic balanced abilities were assessed by using the BioRescue system. After 30 minutes of intervention, the forward, backward, left side, and right side sway areas ($mm^2$) were measured. RESULTS: Only the experimental group showed a significant increase in forward sway area after intervention. However, no significant differences were detected between the two groups. CONCLUSION: This study shows that A-P talocrural joint mobilization combined with elastic taping has a positive effect, producing an immediate increase in the forward balance ability of stroke patients. However, this study did not examine joint mobilization alone. In subsequent studies, it is necessary to examine the effect of joint mobilization only on balance in stroke patients.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.20-28
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• 2017

Background: Rasch analysis has the advantage of placing both the items and the person along a single ratio scale and calibrates person ability and item difficulty onto an interval scale by logits. Therefore, Rasch analysis has been recommended as a better method for evaluating functional outcome questionnaires than traditional analyses. Objects: The aim of current study was to investigate item fit, item difficulty, rating scale, and separation index of the Korean version of the Fullerton Advanced Balance (KFAB) scale using Rasch analysis. Methods: In total, 93 patients with stroke (male=58, female=35) participated in this study. To investigate the item fit, difficulty, rating scale, and separation index of the KFAB scale, Rasch analysis was completed by the Winsteps software program. Results: In this study, all items of the KFAB scale were included in the Rasch model. The most difficult item was 'standing with feet together and eyes closed', and the easiest item was 'two-footed jump'. The rating scale was a 4-point scale instead of the original 5-point scale. Person and item separation indices showed high values that can identify a person with a wide range of balance ability. Conclusion: The KFAB scale appears to be a reliable and valid tool to assess balance function in patients with stroke. Furthermore, the scale was found to discriminate among stroke patients of varying balance abilities.